Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems; MIS

Department/Organization

206601 - Info Systems/Statistics/Mgt Science

Assistant Professor

Primary duties will include teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate MIS and/or Cyber Security courses, engaging in research that results in published articles in top peer-reviewed journals in their field, and performing service as assigned by the department, college, and university.

The Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science at the Culverhouse College of Business, University of Alabama, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Management Information Systems with a start date of August 16, 2026. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct and lead independent, high-impact research in MIS and/or Cyber Security, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to departmental and university service at a level appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Potential teaching assignments range from a large lecture section of an introductory MIS course to graduate, including PhD, courses.

Candidates should provide evidence of high-impact research. We are looking for candidates specializing in the following areas:

A track-record of external funding is a plus. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching. Preference will be given to those with experience in teaching courses related to Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Systems Analysis and Design, Software Engineering, and Database Management.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. Candidates must apply online at  and submit the following set of documents:

• A cover letter summarizing their interests and their qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing (at a minimum) their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods.
• Teaching evaluations.
• Statement of research interests describing (at a minimum) past, present, and future research.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
• Sample publication.

All these materials must be attached at the time of submission for the application to be considered. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit a disclosure and consent form authorizing a background investigation. All inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Allen Johnston acjohnston
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Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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