Assistant Professor in Computer Information Systems

Assistant Professor in Computer Information Systems

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

• Position Title:
  
  Assistant Professor in Computer Information Systems
• Tenure Status:
  Tenure Track
• Rank:
  Assistant Professor
• Position Number: 087331
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Available
• Department:
  Computer Information Systems – Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University
• Location:
  
  Boone, NC
• Type of Position:
  Full Time (9 months per year)
• Physical Demands:
  Job requires each essential duty; reasonable accommodations available.
• Posting Date: 09/11/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Evaluation of Applications Begins: 09/25/2025

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Information Systems or a terminal degree such as DBA or DSc from an accredited institution by the employment start date.

• Academic concentration, research programs, or professional experience in IS, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, and/or AI.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the collegiate level and strong commitment to high-quality research.
• Relevant teaching experience in IS, cybersecurity, business analytics, and/or AI with ongoing research activity leading to publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Ability to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in an institution dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education and will be expected to perform university, public and professional service as part of the workload.

ABD (All But Dissertation) applicants will be considered with an accelerated rank and salary arrangement as described; however, ABD will not be considered for this position if no doctoral degree is received by the stated deadlines.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be contingent on various conditions such as funding availability, enrollment levels, or other contingencies established by the institution.

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• List of 3 references with names and contact information
• Evidence of successful teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations if prior classroom experience is indicated)

Optional documents may be submitted at the applicant's discretion.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Search Chair:
Jeffrey P. Kaleta
Email: kaletajp