Assistant Professor of Practice - Information Systems and Analytics

Job Posting Number: 2025060NTL

Position Description
The Department of Information Systems and Analytics (ISA) in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice position beginning Spring 2026.

We are interested in applicants who have practical experience in business information systems security, cybersecurity, cybersecurity analytics with the potential to contribute to the department’s research agenda by publishing journal articles, collaborating with faculty, supervising students, creating connections with industry and/or state/federal organizations, and bringing applied research opportunities. Practical experience includes experience in industry/non-profit, research centers, or government organizations.

The selected applicant should be able to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in business information system security, cybersecurity, cybersecurity analytics with emphasis on applying quantitative methods to solve business information systems security problems. Additional job duties include service at the department, college, university, and professional levels. Faculty will be required to teach courses at both the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses.

Texas State’s San Marcos campus is located in a growing community along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. With its strategic location in the heart of the region’s innovation ecosystem, where Blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State University enjoys a unique setting among Texas universities. Texas State University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Emerging Research University within the State of Texas.

The McCoy College of Business fosters an engaged learning community that prepares a diverse student population for successful business careers as responsible global citizens. The College complements these efforts with research that adds to knowledge, provides solutions to business challenges, and contributes to pedagogical advances.

The College is AACSB-accredited, has grown more than 30 percent over the last 10 years, and serves over 4,200 undergraduate and nearly 500 graduate students.
The ISA Department offers a university-wide undergraduate minor in Data Analytics and offers several degree programs, including the Master of Science in Data Analytics and Information Systems, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Systems, and a newly launched BBA in Business Analytics. Additionally, the department contributes to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have an earned Ph.D., D.B.A or be ABD from an internationally accredited institution in Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. ABD candidates are expected to successfully defend their dissertation by the date of hire.
• Candidates must be able to meet the AACSB Scholarly Academics qualifications required by the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University.
• Candidates must possess practical, professional experience in the areas of business information systems security, cybersecurity, or cybersecurity analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching information security, cybersecurity, or cybersecurity analytics courses at the undergraduate level in college.
• Experience in teaching information security, cybersecurity, or cybersecurity analytics at graduate college level.
• Industry/business consulting experience in computer networking, information security, or networking/security analytics.
• Earned or anticipated Ph.D. degree from an AACSB accredited business school with a focus related to business information system security, cybersecurity, cybersecurity analytics.
• Evidence of effective teaching online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses.
• Track record/potential for publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52703

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52703 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.