Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

University of Wisconsin Stout • Whitewater, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management (ITSCM) in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a dedicated educator, scholar, and colleague for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The role carries a 24-credit annual teaching load, with emphasis on high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service. The successful candidate will teach courses in Cybersecurity and AI in Business, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Technology and Business Analytics. Expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or data analytics should complement departmental strengths and connect technology with business applications and organizational needs.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching and advising students, contributing to curriculum development, maintaining an active scholarly agenda, involving students in research where appropriate, and participating in departmental, college, university, professional, and public service. Faculty may be asked to teach online or hybrid courses and courses in the evenings or on weekends. The position requires at least eight weekly student office hours during the academic year and use of Navigate for advising and mentoring notes. Faculty must maintain timely professional communication, submit syllabi punctually, and ensure digital instructional materials are accessible to students with disabilities.

The department has 17 full-time faculty and staff members and supports approximately 560 undergraduate majors, minors, and certificate students, as well as approximately 76 graduate students. The university embraces a teacher-scholar model and offers new faculty a first-year professional development program and participation in ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices. Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual salary of $120,000. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027; ABD candidates must complete their degree by the contract start date or, under the stated conditions, before January 2028.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in MIS/IS/IT or a related discipline by the time of appointment. ABD candidates may apply, subject to the stated degree-completion deadlines.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to actively follow applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.
• Experience with Canvas.
• A record of scholarly achievement.
• Evidence of effective postsecondary teaching, scholarly research, or relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, or related information technology areas.
• Applied experience demonstrated through professional practice, projects, or industry certifications.
• Ability to connect cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, or related technology areas to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Information Technology and Supply Chain Programs, subject to eligible scholarly release time.
• Teach courses in Cybersecurity and AI in Business, and undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Technology and Business Analytics.
• Maintain at least eight student office hours each week during the academic year and provide accessible academic support, advising, and mentoring.
• Use Navigate for advising and mentoring notes and respond professionally and promptly to inquiries through Navigate, Canvas, email, and telephone.
• Submit course syllabi on time and ensure they meet university and system-wide requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development, connecting technical concepts with practical business applications.
• Select and develop instructional materials that comply with Title II (ADA) accessibility requirements.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda in IT, MIS, and Decision Sciences and disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or professional exhibitions.
• Pursue research that advances the discipline and, where appropriate, involve undergraduate and graduate students in research initiatives.
• Advise and mentor students in scholarly and creative activities, including undergraduate and graduate research.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings and committee work, as well as professional and public service.
• Contribute to program assessment and development and engage in professional outreach aligned with the University Mission Statement and the Wisconsin Idea.
• Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic year.
• Follow applicable safety rules and regulations, including required training and drills.

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package; details are available in the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
• New faculty receive a first-year professional development program and participate in ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices.
• The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports scholarly and creative activities and opportunities to seek reassigned time or other research resources.
• Faculty and staff may access technology transfer and research resources through WiSys.

What This Job Offers

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