Clinical Assistant Professor in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship/Information Systems

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley•Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a three-year Clinical Assistant Professor of Information Systems starting Sep. 1, 2026. Our courses are offered during the day and evenings in different modalities- face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and online asynchronous. The duties for a Clinical Assistant Professor are teaching, service and research. Evidence of demonstrated potential for quality teaching, active research as well as a willingness to provide service to the department, college, university, and community is expected. Applicants should have good communication skills and student interaction abilities. About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website. Department/College Background The Department of Information Systems offers Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in information systems and in business analytics, a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. The department faculty engages in high-impact research in information systems, analytics, and quantitative methods and have published in leading business journals. The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCVCOBE) offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in accounting, business administration, business analytics, economics, finance, information systems, international business, management, and marketing to over 5,000 students.

Requirements

A Ph.D. or DBA in Information Systems or a closely related field from an accredited university
Demonstrated capability or potential to teach undergraduate and master's courses in information systems or analytics.
At least 18 hours of IS/IT-related graduate courses
Must meet RCVCOBE AACSB faculty qualifications for scholarly academic.
ABD applicants must complete their doctorate before the fall 2026 semester.
good communication skills
student interaction abilities

Nice To Haves

Two years of college teaching experience.
Teaching experience in Information Systems or Business Analytics.
Passion to share work experience with our students and contribute to program development and student success as they prepare for careers after graduation.
Active basic, applied, or pedagogical research agenda with the ability to sustain AACSB scholarly academic faculty qualifications.
Substantial professional career experience in Information Systems or a closely related business field.
Substantial community involvement such as participation in a professional society and/or serving as a speaker for local or regional events.