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Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics (TISA), at The Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University is seeking to fill an Assistant Professor of Teaching, non-tenure track position to begin Fall 2026.

• Candidates will be expected to teach technical courses in areas of interest at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• The typical teaching load is 4+4, along with the option to teach summer courses. Course teaching load reductions may be available based on publication record.

Qualifications:

The preferred teaching areas for this position are:

1. Cyber Security
2. Information Assurance
3. Machine Learning and Programming
4. Cloud Computing.

Desirable education and experience:

• A Ph.D. in Information Systems, Analytics, Decision Sciences, or a related field from an AACSB-accredited business school. Candidates with a Master’s degree can be considered for the rank of Instructor.
• Teaching and/or professional experience/certification in CyberSecurity and any other above-mentioned preferred area(s).
• Ability to build and teach courses in multi-modalities including in-person; online asynchronous; and online synchronous.

Documents required at time of application: Cover letter, resume, teaching statement.

School/College/Division: H16 - School of Business Admin

Primary department: H1607 - Technology, Info Systems, Analytics (H1607)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions: Classroom and office environment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1