"Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)"

The Department of Management Science and Information Systems of Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank to start in September 2026. This position is focused on the broad area of Statistics/Data Science, with expertise in Statistical Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Candidates are expected to have received a Ph.D. degree in a related field before September 1, 2026, and to have demonstrated potential to become outstanding scholars and to lead and sustain an ambitious research program suitable for tenure at a research university.

The applicants are expected to teach undergraduate; master's and Ph.D. level courses offered by the department, be actively involved in research, and supervise Ph.D. students. Responsibilities also include Departmental and University service with a willingness to take on administrative responsibility.

The department offers undergraduate programs in Business Analytics and Information Technology and Management Information Systems in New Brunswick and Newark campuses, respectively, a Masters in Information Technology and Analytics. It also contributes to the MBA and Quantitative Finance programs by offering courses in the Optimization, Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Information Technology areas. In addition, it coordinates the tracks in Operations Research and Information Technology of the doctoral program.

The Rutgers Business School is AACSB accredited, and is a part of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, which is a vibrant public research university. The Rutgers Business School is located on two campuses, Newark and New Brunswick and the successful candidate could be required to teach on both campuses.

Applicants should submit electronically a package consisting of a curriculum vitae, a cover letter articulating the candidate's fit, a summary of current and proposed research plans, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three names and addresses of potential reference letter writers. The review of applications will begin on December 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The department is committed to developing a diverse faculty and student body. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.