Computer Information Systems, Assistant Professor
About The Position
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) within the College of Business Administration. The university, known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model, is a polytechnic institution with a diverse student body and a commitment to inclusive excellence. The CIS department offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on preparing students to be Information Technology leaders, with a strong emphasis on a competitive and up-to-date curriculum. The department values collegiality, collaboration, dedicated teaching, innovative scholarship, and active participation in shared governance. The College of Business Administration itself is accredited by AACSB International and features state-of-the-art facilities and centers dedicated to various business disciplines. The CIS department specifically supports graduate programs in Information Security, Business Analytics, and MBA, and is recognized for its nationally acclaimed undergraduate curriculum. Faculty in the CIS department are from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
Requirements
- Academic and/or industry experience in at least one area of Artificial Intelligence applications for business, such as Agentic AI, Large Language Models, Generative AI.
- Ph.D. in Information Systems or closely related discipline from an accredited university, AACSB preferred.
- A terminal degree must be earned by the start of the appointment.
- Demonstrated evidence of or commitment to research resulting in peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Candidates with doctorate conferred more than 5 years ago must have at least two peer reviewed journal articles within the past five years.
- Candidates with experience in higher education must show evidence of teaching excellence.
- A teaching philosophy statement.
Nice To Haves
- Academic and/or industry experience in one or more of the following areas: Big Data Analytics, Data Mining, Client/Server Web Development.
Responsibilities
- Teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Developing AI related course(s).
- Conducting research leading to peer-reviewed publications.
- Service contributions to the CIS Department, the College of Business Administration, and the university.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
