Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Information Systems, Analytics and Operations in the University of Louisville’s College of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching and clear potential to publish high-quality research in top-tier journals.

The position includes teaching three courses per year while in the tenure-track role, subject to a successful mid-tenure review, and performing service that supports the local and broader academic community. Courses may include cybersecurity subjects such as Computer Forensics, Database Security, and Network Security, as well as courses in the department’s expanding portfolio of AI-focused programs. Appointment at the assistant professor rank is dependent upon academic credentials and experience.

Applicants should have completed, or expect to complete, a Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited or ABET-accredited university no later than Spring 2027. The required field and degree qualifications are detailed below. Applications must be submitted online as a single PDF containing a CV, a letter of interest highlighting professional qualifications, and contact information for three professional references who can address communication and teaching qualifications. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is encouraged. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled; applications must be received by December 11, 2026, for full consideration.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field, required for appointment as assistant professor.
• The Ph.D. must be from an AACSB-accredited or ABET-accredited university and completed, or expected to be completed, no later than Spring 2027.
• Strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
• Clear potential to publish high-quality research in top-tier journals.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as a teaching philosophy, teaching evaluation summary, or representative syllabi, is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in research and teaching.
• Show potential to publish high-quality research in top-tier journals.
• Teach three courses per year while in the tenure-track role, subject to a successful mid-tenure review.
• Perform service supporting the local and broader academic community.
• Teach courses that may include Computer Forensics, Database Security, Network Security, and subjects in the department’s AI-focused programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree