Assistant Professor – Information Systems & Analytics

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University seeks a dedicated Assistant Professor for its Information Systems & Analytics program. The candidate will develop and teach courses, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to university service. Located near Cincinnati, NKU is committed to student success and values diversity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Information Systems or closely related field required.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidates should maintain an active research agenda.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach both face-to-face and online courses.
• Maintain an active research agenda to ensure ongoing qualification as Scholarly Academic.
• Participate in service activities at School, College, and University levels.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Business Analytics

Information Security Management

Education

Ph.D. in Information Systems or related field

Job description

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Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department School of Computing and Analytics

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Position Number

Purpose of Position

The School of Computing and Analytics (https://sca.nku.edu ) at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A) program at the rank of Assistant Professor, scheduled to start in August 2025. Salary and benefits are competitive.

We seek candidates who demonstrate a passion for both teaching and research, particularly in business analytics and/or information security management.

The School of Computing and Analytics ( SCA ) is housed in the College of Informatics (https://informatics.nku.edu ) which unites the School of Computing and Analytics and the School of Media and Communication to embrace the modern concept of information in all its aspects. The College moved into its $52 million-dollar new building, Griffin Hall, in 2011. The SCA offers multiple degrees and operates as a combination of three programs: information systems and analytics; computer science and software engineering; and cybersecurity and information technology. The SCA has around 1,250 students majoring in those areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A) program offers undergraduate majors in Business Information Systems and Health Informatics, minors in Business Analytics and Information Systems, and Master’s degrees in Business Informatics and Health Informatics. The IS&A program also shares AACSB accreditation with the NKU Haile College of Business.

Located just seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to engaging with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people. NKU emphasizes multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, diversity, innovation, and collaboration across disciplines. The University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining faculty who can contribute to its teaching, research, and public engagement initiatives. NKU also participates in the Commonwealth Commercialization Center, a nonprofit that helps protect and commercialize ideas from faculty, staff, and students. For more information about Northern Kentucky University, visit https://www.nku.edu .

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and teach both face-to-face and online courses. The standard teaching load in the Information Systems & Analytics program is three classes per semester for active researchers. The candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Maintain an active research agenda in the field to ensure ongoing qualification as a Scholarly Academic (SA) under AACSB accreditation standards.
• Participate in service activities, such as serving on committees at the School, College, and University levels, and/or contributing to the professional community.
• The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati area.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited program. ABD candidates will be considered. Application materials (cover letter formally applying for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research philosophy, and a list of three references with complete contact information) should be submitted electronically to https://jobs.nku.edu/ .

Priority will be given to applications received on or before November 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Any questions concerning this position should be addressed to Dr. Susan Brudvig at [e-mail] or at [phone].

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

NKU Core Values

NKU’s vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our core values place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, equity, inclusiveness, and collegiality. Your cover letter and/or teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU , how you will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how you will contribute to student success and belonging.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

References

Statement of Teaching Interest

Statement of Research Interest

Optional Documents

Other

Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky41099 Phone: [phone]