Assistant Professor in Computer Information Systems

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Computer Information Systems - 255100

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualifications required are a Ph.D. in Information Systems (IS) or a terminal degree, such as DBA or DSc, in a closely related field from an accredited institution by the employment start date.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

We seek a colleague who exhibits a sincere commitment to the department's goals. Demonstration of the following is desired:

• The applicant's academic concentration, research programs, or professional experience should be in areas directly related to IS, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, and/or AI.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate teaching excellence at the collegiate level, along with a strong commitment to high-quality research in the field.
• Relevant teaching experience at the university level in the field of IS, cybersecurity, business analytics, and/or AI is expected, along with a record of ongoing research activity leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• The successful candidate should have the ability to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

We are Growing! The Department of Computer Information Systems is housed in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. The Walker College of Business is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an increasingly innovative, multicultural, and interdependent world.

Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in an institution dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education.

The candidate will be expected to perform university, public, and professional service as part of the workload.

Proposed Date of Hire: 01/01/2026

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 09/25/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52081

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.