Assistant Teaching Professor in Information Systems & Analytics

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Overview: The Department of Information Systems and Analytics (ISA) in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor (full-time, non-tenure track position with subsequent renewable three-year contracts) beginning in Fall 2026. Santa Clara University and the Leavey School of Business have a long tradition of teaching excellence. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in information systems, business analytics, data science, and related fields. The successful applicant is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the ISA Department. The position duties include teaching/advising (70%), service (15%), and professional activity (15%). The expected teaching load is seven undergraduate courses over three academic quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Assistant Teaching Professors are initially appointed for a three-year term. Reappointment to subsequent three-year terms depends on the availability of funds, the persistence of programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then to Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Responsibilities of Assistant Teaching Professors: Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6) and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or terminal degree in Business Analytics, Operations Management, Operations Research, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline (degree must be earned by time of appointment).
• Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems and analytics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Experience with innovative pedagogy (e.g., project-based learning, experiential learning, or industry collaboration).
• Familiarity with industry practices in IT management, business analytics, or data science.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 7-course load equivalent per academic year.
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including: Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting the concepts and methods effectively; Assigning and evaluating student work, projects, and exams that align with course or core learning objectives and providing timely feedback to students; Assigning and submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate, and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline; Providing weekly on-campus office hours for consultation outside of class; Being responsive to student concerns in a timely manner; Conducting and submitting course assessments as required by the School; Participating in the assessment of student learning for courses in the Department.
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean or the Department Chair.
• Assistant Teaching Professors are expected to provide suitable service to the Department, University, profession, and/or community. Service is work other than teaching and professional activity that fosters and advances the missions and goals of the department, the college or school, or the University. It may include peer observation performed for annual review, serving on committees, participating in professional organizations and activities, or providing support for department and campus events. It may also include service to the profession, such as participation on committees of a professional organization, and service to the community performed in virtue of a Faculty member’s professional expertise or association with the University.
• Professional activity for non-tenure-track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work, professional practice, or other active engagement in a discipline or field that enables a Faculty member to remain current in that area. Examples of professional activity include attending or presenting at conferences, publishing occasional works that contribute to scholarship or pedagogy in the field, and practicing in a professional field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees