Job Summary
The Daniels School of Business (DSB) at Purdue University invites applications for the assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2027. The primary responsibilities will be to conduct impactful high-quality research at the intersection of business and technology, teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, participate in course/curriculum development, and provide service to DSB, the University, and the Information Systems academic community. Qualified candidates must:
- Complete a Ph.D. in Information Systems (IS), Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline by the starting date
- Demonstrate potential for conducting impactful research and publishing in top-tier business journals
- Demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence
We seek candidates whose research enhances our existing strengths while advancing new and impactful areas of inquiry. We particularly encourage applications from scholars with expertise in the economics of information systems, including digital transformation, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Additional areas of interest include trustworthy AI, emerging technologies and business models, and the governance and regulation of digital technologies.
Application process
Applicants should submit the following:
- cover letter
- CV
- research statement
- teaching statement and teaching evaluations (if available)
- two writing samples
- three names for recommendation letter writers submitted here: https://apps.it.purdue.edu/KARS/Apply/h763mw1dsU
Questions and correspondences should be addressed to Mohammad Rahman, Chair of MIS Faculty Recruiting Committee. Review of applications will begin October 17, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled. The Faculty Recruiting Committee can be reached at mis-recruiting@purdue.edu.
The Daniels School of Business is built upon Purdue's mission as a land-grant university to provide affordable and accessible education while combining technological excellence and business expertise. There are many opportunities to collaborate with the nation's 4th-ranking Purdue Engineering and the top-ranking Purdue Computes disciplines in research as well as curriculum development.
Purdue University and the Daniels School of Business are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom. A background check will be required for employment in the position.
About the Organization
As Indiana's land grant institution established in 1869, Purdue is one of the nation's leading public research universities. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue offers faculty a great work and non-work environment. Recently recognized as one of the safest cities in Indiana, West Lafayette is centrally located to a number of major business centers including Chicago (2 hours), Indianapolis (1 hour), Cincinnati (3 hours), Louisville (3 hours), Columbus (3.5 hours), and St. Louis (4 hours). Purdue's Research Park is home to over 300 business start-ups, many of which originated from faculty innovations. DSB offers undergraduate programs, executive, online, and hybrid Master of Business and Technology (MBT) programs, numerous specialized Master's programs, and doctoral programs.
For a complete list of benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Posting Start Date: 2026-09-24