Assistant Professor of Information Systems

CSU Careers•Long Beach, CA

1d•$74,652 - $158,688

About The Position

Position : Assistant Professor of Information Systems Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester) Salary Range: The Assistant Professor AY 2025-26 classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $131,000 to $141,000/per year, $10,916 to $11,750/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Deadline : Review of applications to begin September 9, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled). California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience. College of Business Department of Information Systems About the Department The Department of Information Systems is a department comprised of tenured/ tenure-track faculty, full-time lecturers, and adjunct instructors who collaborate with each other to serve the students of CSULB by offering information systems, quantitative methods, and business communication courses. Our mission is to educate capable professionals who can effectively develop, manage, and enhance business information systems for better operations and decision making. A successful information system student must excel in both in-depth understanding of business context and solid technical abilities. We are incredibly proud of the impact that a CSULB education has on our students’ careers; our faculty’s priorities are aligned with the University’s commitment to serving the People of California. That dedication is reflected in our achievement of being ranked of the top universities in the nation for advancing economic and social mobility, according to the Social Mobility Index in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. We are committed to promoting our students’ continued success, and we look forward to welcoming a colleague that shares our desire to support students. About the College of Business The College of Business is a leading, dynamic urban college serving south Los Angeles County and Orange County. Business is one of the most popular fields of study on campus. Accredited since 1971 at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB International, the College of Business has approximately 4,800 undergraduate majors, almost 600 graduate students in eight masters’ programs, and a network of 65,000 graduates since its inception. We focus on providing a high-quality learning and research environment and preparing our diverse student body to excel in a global economy.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in a relevant area of business from a business school with AACSB international accreditation is required; the degree must be completed by August 1, 2026, or candidates must provide official notification of completion by that date. Candidates with a Ph.D. in an appropriate field of Engineering or Science are also encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas such as artificial intelligence, business analytics, and cybersecurity. Candidates with other relevant teaching abilities will also be considered
Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrated potential for research, scholarship, and creative activities leading to publication and curriculum development
Demonstrated potential for service contributions to the department, college, university, and broader community

Nice To Haves

As CSULB is elevated to Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2) status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, we are interested in candidates that have strong research pipelines and have published research in journals of high and recognized quality in the IS field
Teaching experience in artificial intelligence, business analytics, and cybersecurity. While all IS-related teaching expertise will be considered, expertise in these areas would strongly complement our current faculty’s expertise and interests
Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to develop relationships across the university and surrounding community, as shown by previous volunteer work or service
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population that is demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]
Engage in research, scholarly and creative activities leading to presentations and publications
Participate in service to the school, college, university, and profession/community
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.
CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.