Assistant Professor - Management Information Systems

universityofnewmexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (Cybersecurity focus) within the Ellis School of Business Leadership, with a start date anticipated for August 2027. Teaching will span undergraduate and graduate MIS courses, including cybersecurity-focused curricula.

The department prioritizes high-quality scholarship, collaboration, and student-centered learning, while embracing online course delivery and a commitment to diversity in

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate or be close to completing a doctorate in MIS, IS, Cybersecurity, or related field by August 2027.
• Evidence of research in cybersecurity and/or MIS.
• Ability to teach MIS core and electives, including online delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate MIS courses, with emphasis on cybersecurity.
• Develop and sustain an active research program in MIS/Cybersecurity.
• Contribute to online course development and delivery.

Skills

Cybersecurity research

MIS teaching

Online teaching

Intercultural understanding

Education

PhD in MIS / Information Systems / Cybersecurity

Tools

SQL/Databases

Programming

Networks

Job description

Assistant Professor - Management Information Systems

Employment Type Faculty

Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department ASM Mrkting Info Decision Sci MIDS (039E)

Academic Location Anderson School of Management

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides acomprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental,vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educationalbenefits through the tuition remission and dependent educationprograms. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The Department of Marketing, Information Systems, and DecisionSciences (MIDS) within the Ellis School of Business Leadership(formerly Anderson School of Management) at the University of NewMexico is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure-track AssistantProfessor position in Management Information Systems (preferably inCybersecurity), with an anticipated start date of August 2027.

The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership (Ellis)is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools ofBusiness (AACSB) International and is one of the few in the worldto attain both an Accounting and Business Accreditation from AACSB.We offer BBA and MBA degrees in eight active concentrations as wellas an Executive MBA for working professionals. With over 27,000alumni, Ellis alums can be found having an impact in theircommunities all over the world. Ellis emphasizes collaborativestudent interaction, active adult learning, team experiences, andscholarship that draw upon a variety of methodologies and subjectareas.

New Mexico represents a wide range of perspectives with a richcultural heritage. The richness of our community is demonstratedboth internally ( http://www.unm.edu/welcome/ ) andwithin the city ( https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ ) and state ( https://www.newmexico.org/ ). TheUniversity of New Mexico seeks highly qualified faculty who cancontribute to the University's mission and values and continue tobuild the excellent research and teaching climate of Ellis Schoolof Business Leadership. The MIDS Department faculty supportsexisting BBA and MBA programs, including concentrations in MIS, andan MS in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics. Teachingresponsibilities for this position include undergraduate andgraduate courses in Management Information Systems (preferably inCybersecurity).

The Marketing, Information Systems, and Decision Sciences groupis a small, cohesive group seeking colleagues who demonstrate awillingness to make a commitment to maintaining and building astrong MIS area within the Ellis School of Business Leadership.

For information about the Ellis School of Business Leadershipand the Marketing, Information Systems, and Decision Sciencesfaculty, see www.business.unm.edu .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess an earneddoctorate or have a strong prospect for completing a doctorate inManagement Information Systems, Information Systems, Cybersecurityor a closely related field from an accredited institution by August2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of or promise of a significant program of research andscholarship in cybersecurity and/or Management InformationSystems
• Evidence of excellence or promise of achieving excellence inteacting MIS core and elective courses at the undergraduate andgraduate levels, with emphasis on cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching MIS core andelective courses, such as Cybersecurity, Databases, Programming,Network & Systems Administration, and Systems Analysis &Design, as well as other core/elective MIS courses as needed.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching online.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of therich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of theuniversitys mission to serve local and global communities.

For best consideration, please apply by10/29/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring andretaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityEmployer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.