Assistant Professor - Management Information Systems

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Marketing, Information Systems, and Decision Sciences (MIDS) within the Ellis School of Business Leadership (formerly Anderson School of Management) at the University of New Mexico is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Management Information Systems (preferably in Cybersecurity), with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership (Ellis) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and is one of the few in the world to attain both an Accounting and Business Accreditation from AACSB. We offer BBA and MBA degrees in eight active concentrations as well as an Executive MBA for working professionals. With over 27,000 alumni, Ellis alums can be found having an impact in their communities all over the world. Ellis emphasizes collaborative student interaction, active adult learning, team experiences, and scholarship that draw upon a variety of methodologies and subject areas. New Mexico represents a wide range of perspectives with a rich cultural heritage. The richness of our community is demonstrated both internally and within the city and state. The University of New Mexico seeks highly qualified faculty who can contribute to the University's mission and values and continue to build the excellent research and teaching climate of Ellis School of Business Leadership. The MIDS Department faculty supports existing BBA and MBA programs, including concentrations in MIS, and an MS in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics. Teaching responsibilities for this position include undergraduate and graduate courses in Management Information Systems (preferably in Cybersecurity). The Marketing, Information Systems, and Decision Sciences group is a small, cohesive group seeking colleagues who demonstrate a willingness to make a commitment to maintaining and building a strong MIS area within the Ellis School of Business Leadership.

Requirements

An earned doctorate or a strong prospect for completing a doctorate in Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a closely related field from an accredited institution by August 2027.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of or promise of a significant program of research and scholarship in cybersecurity and/or Management Information Systems
Evidence of excellence or promise of achieving excellence in teaching MIS core and elective courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with emphasis on cybersecurity.
Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching MIS core and elective courses, such as Cybersecurity, Databases, Programming, Network & Systems Administration, and Systems Analysis & Design, as well as other core/elective MIS courses as needed.
Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching online.
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Management Information Systems (preferably in Cybersecurity).
Maintaining and building a strong MIS area within the Ellis School of Business Leadership.