"Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Information Systems"

Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Economics and Management

is looking for a

Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Economics and Management

is looking for a

Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Economics and Management

is looking for a

Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Economics and Management

is looking for a

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Information Systems

Department and/or team: TiSEM ISOM 

Location: Tilburg 

Contract size: 1 fte 

Full-time gross monthly salary: €4537 – €6209

Contract duration: 6 years 

Desired starting date: 1 September 2026

As part of a continuing growth initiative, the Information Systems & Operations Management (ISOM) Department of Tilburg University, the Netherlands, invites applications for Assistant Professor in Information Systems. 

Our position

We are hiring for the academic year 2025–2026. Applicants must have obtained, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Information Management, Management, Information Science, or a closely related field. Research that connects IS with Operations Management is a plus.

We aim to maximize the research time available to research-active faculty. Research time allocation for the tenure-track Assistant Professor is set at 60%. Research time allocation for tenured faculty is a function of individual performance, but research towards publications in top journals remains a priority at all ranks. Compensation is competitive and among the top in the Dutch universities. In addition, we provide guaranteed travel and starting research budgets.

Tenure-track Assistant Professors will receive a 6-year contract, with tenure and promotion decisions made in year 5 (earlier evaluation is possible based on performance). Tilburg University supports equitable academic recognition and follows the national "Recognition and Rewards" program.

Our profile

We welcome applications from individuals with research interests in emerging technologies, business analytics, AI, cybersecurity, information assurance, e-government, digital platforms and digital transformation. We welcome a variety of research methodologies and value both theoretical and applied contributions. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to top publications at UT Dallas journals and other evidence of scholarly impact, plus evidence of teaching, grant, service, and leadership potential, where applicable. As part of the university's commitment to diversity and gender equality, candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Proficiency in the Dutch language will be considered an advantage, as will a willingness to actively engage with and work with the research group at Tilburg University.

Our offer

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment: 

• A position based on 1 fte. 
• A salary of minimum € 4537 and maximum € 6209 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Assistant Professor and salary scale 11. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience. 
• This is a vacancy for a Tenure Track position in accordance with Article 6.6 CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 6 years.
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. 
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave. 
• The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day.
• Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport. 
• A monthly internet allowance of €25.
• An options model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center. 
• A moving allowance (subject to conditions). 
• Employees from abroad may be eligible for a tax-free allowance for extraterritorial expenses equal to 30% of taxable salary. 
• A pension with ABP; the largest Dutch pension fund.
• Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research. Or a language course at our Language Center. 
• A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities. 
• A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. 

For more information, see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities. 

Information and application

We kindly invite you to apply before 1st September 2025; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Dr. Poonacha Medappa and attach your resume. The interviews will begin in September and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

The selection committee consists of: 

1. Dr. Poonacha K. Medappa, Assistant Professor Information Systems (Chair)
2. Prof. Dr. Carol Ou, Professor Information Systems
3. Dr. Hans Weigand, Associate Professor Information Systems
4. Dr. Catherine Sijia Ma, Assistant Professor Information Systems
5. Dr. Giannis Kanellopoulos, Assistant Professor Information Systems 

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on 1st September 2026. 

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Poonacha Medappa at p.k.medappa@tilburguniversity.edu

Tilburg School of Economics and Management

Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) is highly regarded. The research, united in CentER, is among the best in Europe. The Bachelor's and Master's programmes, of which three Bachelor's and sixteen Master's are taught entirely in English, are on the international map with the AACSB quality mark acquired in 2002. Staff and students form an ambitious, international community.

Tilburg School of Economics and Management

Application code

Tilburg University uses the NVP application code of the Dutch Association for Personnel Management & Organizational Development.

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