Assistant Professor of Information Systems

Assistant Professor of Information Systems

Job No: 552729

Work Type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track

Location:

Central California:
San Luis Obispo

Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Tenured/Tenure‑Track, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Business/Management, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac):
On‑site (work in‑person at business location)

The Management, HR and Information Systems Area of the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly seeks applicants for two (2) full‑time, tenure‑track, academic year positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the primary area of Information Systems (IS), with appointment beginning August 17, 2026.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank anticipated hiring range is $135,100 - $149,300.

The Management, HR, and Information Systems Area in the Orfalea College of Business encompasses a variety of forward‑thinking, career‑focused academic disciplines. Our faculty conduct widely recognized research and teach innovative courses in fields such as Information Systems, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Behavior, and Business Strategy.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.

As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

The successful candidate must have completed or be close to the completion of a doctorate or equivalent degree in Information Systems or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. The PhD/DBA should be awarded by the time of appointment in Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to demonstrate exemplary teaching, a strong publication record and research pipeline, and currency in their professional field.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate exemplary teaching, a strong publication record and research pipeline, and currency in their professional field.

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