"Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Information Sciences and Technology Faculty"

About the Department:

The Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) includes 45 full-time faculty with research spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, human-centered computing, mobile and ubiquitous computing, cyber-physical systems, and engineering education.

IST hosts the ABET-accredited BS in Information Technology serving more than 2,000 students, and also oversees the MS in Applied Information Technology (AIT), the MS in Information Systems (IS), and participates in interdisciplinary programs and the IT PhD.

IST’s research is supported by NSF, DoD, NIH, DARPA, and other federal agencies.

About the Position:

The Department of Information Sciences and Technology invites applications for one or more tenure-track or tenured faculty positions beginning Fall 2026.

Senior candidates with established records of outstanding research and excellent teaching will be eligible for tenured Associate Professor or Professor positions.

Candidates to this position will be expected to develop a program of scholarly research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, participate in university, college, and departmental governance, professional and public service, and perform related instructional assignments such as supervising senior projects, student internships, and practicum.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Establishes and maintains an independent, externally funded research program;
• Mentors and supervises students at all levels; and
• Engages in service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field;
• Evidence of research potential and scholarly productivity; and
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and student development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants in all areas of Information Science and Technology, computing, and related areas will be given full consideration. We are particularly interested in candidates in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (including Generative AI & LLM, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Knowledge Engineering), Data Mining and Analytics, Cybersecurity, Human Centered Computing (including Information Visualization, Human Computer Interaction, Social Computing, Pervasive & Ubiquitous Computing), Network Science, Cloud Computing, Information System Design, and others. Strong candidates from other areas are encouraged to apply and will be also considered; and
• Ability to build collaboration with other departments within the college and across the university.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Information Sciences and Technology Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide 1) a cover letter, 2) complete CV with publications, 3) statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching (upload as Philosophy of Teaching), 4) research statement, and 5) transcript (optional). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Open Date: December 8, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 15, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes