Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management

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About this opportunity:

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: teaching nine semester hours each fall and spring semester in subjects such as but not limited to: business analytics, Information Systems, Networking, Database, cyber security, AI in business; assignment may include undergraduate and graduate courses, which may be delivered on-line, synchronously or asynchronously. Additional activities will include scholarly activity and service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Business Analytics and Information Systems or closely related fields from an accredited institution.
• Candidates with ABD will be considered and must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion of the doctoral degree consistent with university policy.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly research and effective university-level teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed quality journals; experience in creative teaching methods such as experiential-learning, service-learning, immersive-learning, or other instructional innovations; and on-line teaching; evidence of active involvement in external grant writing; business experience in the field of Information Systems or related areas; ability to teach and conduct research in Business Analytics and Information Systems.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Department Chair, Dr. Qiannong Gu, qgu@bsu.edu

Important: Please follow upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below. Only complete applications will be considered.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Do not use the Autofill resume feature.)

References: Within the application, you will be prompted to provide the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Optional Documents:

• Teaching Evaluations
• Teaching Philosophy

Applications must be received before 12:01 AM on October 28, 2026.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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