"Assistant Professor of Management (Management Information Systems/Business Analytics/Artificial Intelligence)"

Job Description

Position: Assistant Professor of Management (Management Information Systems/Business Analytics/Artificial Intelligence)

Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026

Location: Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business and Public Administration, California State University, Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Requests for information about the position and application process should be directed to Dr. Mansik Hur, Search Committee Chair, at mhur@csub.edu.

Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by Feb 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

Position Description and Duties: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Management Information Systems and will develop new courses and update existing curriculum to reflect current trends in information systems and technology innovation. The position includes advising and mentoring students, integrating applied technology experiences into instruction, and participating in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Teaching responsibilities include core courses in management information systems, software productivity tools, database systems, systems analysis and design, information security and privacy, geographic information systems, and business analytics. Graduate teaching may include information systems for leaders and applied decision support systems.

The candidate is expected to demonstrate expertise in information systems concepts and applications, including data and database management, analytics, systems development, decision support, and emerging technologies. The candidate is expected to teach applied, tool-based courses using platforms such as Excel, R, Python, SQL, ArcGIS, and other analytics and decision-support tools. Experience or interest in teaching and developing courses in artificial intelligence and generative AI applications in business is desirable.

The successful candidate will maintain an active program of scholarly research with publications in peer-reviewed academic journals consistent with departmental and college expectations and will contribute to departmental initiatives in program development, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of the College of Business and Public Administration mission.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service, and to meet the department's service criteria. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in accreditation and assessment efforts, engagement in professional service within the MIS discipline, and involvement in activities that support the mission of the institution and its students and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or DBA in Management Information Systems or related field (Information technology, Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, Applied Artificial Intelligence with a strong business focus, etc.) from an AACSB accredited institution. Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2026.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education
• Evidence of a record of, or strong potential for, conducting high-quality research.
• Willingness to engage in Departmental, College, University, and Community service activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience. Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 - $135,000

Application:

• Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications, and recent experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• Three current professional references with names and contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicants.
• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom.