Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems

Purdue University Institute of CHIPS and AI; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daniels School of Business at Purdue University invites applications for the assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2027. Primary responsibilities include conducting research at the intersection of business and technology, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and contributing to course and curriculum development, plus service to DSB and the university.

Qualified candidates must have a PhD in Information Systems, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline by the

Qualifications

• PhD in Information Systems, Economics, Computer Science, or related discipline by start date.
• Evidence of impactful research and publishing potential in top-tier journals.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and readiness to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impactful research at the intersection of business and technology.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and participate in curriculum development.
• Provide service to the Daniels School, the University, and the IS academic community.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

PhD by start date

Education

PhD in Information Systems or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Daniels School of Business (DSB) at Purdue University invites applications for the assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2027. The primary responsibilities will be to conduct impactful high-quality research at the intersection of business and technology, teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, participate in course/curriculum development, and provide service to DSB, the University, and the Information Systems academic community. Qualified candidates must:

• Complete a Ph. D. in Information Systems (IS), Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline by the starting date
• Demonstrate potential for conducting impactful research and publishing in top-tier business journals
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence

We seek candidates whose research enhances our existing strengths while advancing new and impactful areas of inquiry. We particularly encourage applications from scholars with expertise in the economics of information systems, including digital transformation, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Additional areas of interest include trustworthy AI, emerging technologies and business models, and the governance and regulation of digital technologies.

Review of applications will begin October 17, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.

Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue offers faculty a great work and non-work environment. West Lafayette is centrally located to major business centers and has a safe community, and is near Chicago (2 hours), Indianapolis (1 hour), Cincinnati (3 hours), Louisville (3 hours), Columbus (3.5 hours), and St. Louis (4 hours). Purdue's Research Park is home to over 300 business start-ups, many of which originated from faculty innovations. DSB offers undergraduate programs, executive, online, and hybrid Master of Business and Technology (MBT) programs, numerous specialized Master's programs, and doctoral programs.

For a complete list of benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/.

Purdue University and the Daniels School of Business are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.

A background check will be required for employment in the position.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.