"Assistant Professor of Practice in Information Systems"

Summary Information:

The Area of Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences (ISQS) in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice in Information Systems position to begin January 1, 2026. This is a renewable position, with a promising career path of continuing appointment and promotion to Associate upon six years of continuous full-time appointment. Having a standard 3-3 course workload, this position’s pay range is between $110k and $140k, dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition, summer support is available to facilitate faculty members’ teaching or research.

At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across all areas of teaching, and/or research/creative activity, and/or service.

Required Qualifications:

1. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Information Systems or a closely related discipline from the Business School (for example, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Decision Science, or Data Sciences) obtained by the first day of employment;
2. Evidence of teaching or applied experience in the areas of system-level applications relevant to databases, information retrieval, networking, and large-scale IT systems (teaching while being a graduate student as instructors or teaching assistants will count toward this requirement);
3. A demonstrated track record of publishing peer-reviewed research in information systems and/or other business-related journals is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience of teaching courses on the topic of data structures and advanced data management;
2. Experience of teaching courses on the topic of information systems security or cybersecurity;
3. An established record of teaching, or practical engagement with, telecommunication systems, enterprise architecture, system integration, or related areas.

About the University, College, and Department/School/Area

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students, with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business is AACSB accredited and houses the School of Accounting that holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college offers the BBA degree with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program are offered in fulltime, weekend, and online modalities in Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College offers MS degrees in data science, accounting, finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty of over 140 and a staff that exceeds 80, the college enrolls over 5,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students.

The Area of Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences (ISQS) in the Rawls College of Business has been at the forefront of research in information systems for decades and was recently ranked as the 32nd in North America and the 40th worldwide based on research contributions in the most recent 2021-2024 timeframe based on the top two Information Systems journals of the UTD24 list (MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research). We offer an IT undergraduate degree, a Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS), and a Ph.D. in Business Administration with specialization in Management Information Systems. Our MS-DS program was ranked the No. 3 best online non-MBA program in the nation in 2022.

About Lubbock

Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the South Plains region's educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare hub, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

To Apply for this Position

Please include the following documents in your application: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy 4. Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications 5. Names and contact information of three references. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Inmyung Choi, Search Committee Chair at inmyung.choi@ttu.edu. The deadline to submit applications is October 15, 2025. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at https://www.Texastech.edu/careers/ Requisition # 42269BR.