Assistant Professor, School of Information Systems & Technology

San José State University • San Jose, CA

3d • $134,520 - $141,246 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Information Systems & Technology (SISTech) at San José State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Information Systems to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching core MIS courses such as Systems Analysis & Design, Fundamentals of MIS, and Business Programming, as well as electives in emerging areas like Data Analytics & Visualization and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The role also involves active engagement in IS-related research, evidenced by conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications, and contributing to the school, college, and university through service activities. SISTech, part of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, prepares students for professional success in the undergraduate MIS concentration. The program emphasizes IS best practices and hands-on experience, leveraging its Silicon Valley location for industry engagement. The school values institutional excellence and advancing equity, serving a diverse student population including first-generation, Pell Grant recipients, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) students. SJSU aims to create inclusive learning environments that foster transformation and lifelong learning.

Requirements

• A PhD in Management Information Systems, Information Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution
• Applicant must be qualified as a scholarly academic (SA) according to AACSB standards
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach a variety of traditional IS courses
• Expertise in Python, R, Data Analytics / Visualization, Project Management or Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Collegial, cooperative and collaborative work style
• Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service excellence

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing research activity providing valued contributions relevant to the IS academic community, including peer-reviewed journal papers and conference proceedings.
• Deliver engaging, relevant, and timely learning experiences that contribute meaningfully to our students' professional readiness for high-impact careers in IS.
• Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Organize classes within the university policy guidelines and use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Benefits

• Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule.
• Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $134,520-$ 141,246
• Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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