About Longwood University
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a
distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in
1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic
two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It
maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a
nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Information Systems (AEFI) in the College of
Business and Economics at Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Cyber Security (F0272) beginning in August 2027. For qualified candidates, an earlier start
date of January 2027 may be possible.
The AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics offers an undergraduate degree in
Business Administration with concentrations in seven disciplines, including Information Systems and Cyber Security, as well as a fully
online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program. The newly launched MSIT program has three tracks in IT Project
Management, Cyber Security, and Software Development. The College also houses an established Center for Cyber Security.
The
successful candidate will have demonstrated emphasis in teaching and research related to information systems, cybersecurity, and technology
concepts. Ideally, they will also have the ability to teach a variety of subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including
general cybersecurity courses, digital forensics, networking, entry-level programming, database operations, systems analysis & design,
technology management, machine learning, artificial intelligence, business applications of technology, and web development. Sufficient
technical experience in a range of these areas is also necessary to provide hands-on demonstrations and provide meaningful laboratory
exercises and instruction to supplement traditional textbook/lecture material for students. The selected candidate will be expected to
contribute to the College's mission through high-quality teaching, scholarly research aligned with AACSB expectations, and service to the
department, college, university, and community.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person
on Longwood University's campus.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph. D. in
information systems or a closely related discipline by January 2027 for Spring 2027 consideration or August 2027 for Fall 2027. Candidates
who are ABD may also be considered if they have a Ph. D. degree attainment date before the start of employment. - Demonstrated ability
to maintain a program of research output sufficient to meet AACSB scholarly academic (SA) status requirements. Additionally, the candidate
must demonstrate the ability to meet annual progress toward scholarly output and tenure-track publication goals consistent with guidance in
Longwood University's Faculty Policies & Procedures Manual.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior college-level
teaching and online teaching experience. - A commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, interest in
active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology, enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment, and a
demonstrated commitment to serving diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom. - Professional experience in one of the
following areas is preferred: cyber/information security, software development, systems analysis, or equivalent technical
applications. - Industry certifications related to the information systems, technology management, and cybersecurity disciplines.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, tenure-track, instructional faculty position. The
anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation
is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
For questions about the position,
please contact: Dr. Laura Poe at poelf@longwood.edu.
Commonwealth of Virginia
benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending
accounts - Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings
plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)) - Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance
Program - Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most
employees - Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application
and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require
accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be
located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce
is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled; position posted 8/21/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must
complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing
qualifications for this position - Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Statement of teaching
interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom - Teaching
evaluation summaries (if available) - Contact information of three references who are familiar with the candidate's teaching and
research and can discuss the candidate's academic qualifications for this position
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