Assistant Professor - Information Systems (Data Science Cluster)
About The Position
The Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, City University of New York, is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Information Systems in the Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics. The position is open only at the Assistant Professor level and begins in the Fall 2026 semester. Preference will be given to applicants who conduct research at the intersection of data science and cybersecurity. This position is part of an interdisciplinary cluster of faculty members with expertise in data sciences across Baruch's three schools (The Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Weissman School of Arts and Science, and Zicklin School of Business). The department's IS division is highly ranked in research productivity in top journals (24th nationwide in 2024 based on publications at MISQ, ISR, JAIS and JMIS over the last three years). The largest accredited collegiate school of business in the United States, Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business has earned a national and international reputation for excellence. It offers nationally ranked undergraduate, part-time, and full-time MBA programs, specialized masters, and doctoral programs. The Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics offers undergraduate majors and minors in Information Systems (IS) and in Statistics and Quantitative Modeling (SQM). It also offers four specialized MS degrees in IS, Business Analytics, Statistics, Quantitative Methods & Modeling, along with a PhD program in IS. It also provides courses for our MBA program.
Requirements
- Applicants must either have or expect completion of Ph.D. in Information Systems or related fields.
- They should have a proven record or the potential for high-quality scholarly research leading to publications in premier peer-reviewed journals in Information Systems.
- They must also be able to teach various courses in the department, including, but not limited to, data science, cybersecurity, information assurance, ethical hacking, systems analysis and design, and programming, among others.
- Applicants must provide a cover letter, a current CV, a sample research paper, names of three references (with letters to be submitted at a later stage), and student course evaluations if available.
- Applicants are also required to submit a narrative statement describing their commitment to and experience with working effectively with faculty and staff, and teaching students in a pluralistic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first generation of their family to attend a college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to applicants who conduct research at the intersection of data science and cybersecurity.
Benefits
- CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
- We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
