Assistant Professor of Data Science

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University’s Department of Management Information Systems invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Data Science. The appointment begins August 2027, contingent on funding.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate data science courses and conduct research in data science/statistics and/or applied AI. The MIS Department, affiliated with the Fowler College of Business, emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and grant-funded research with

Qualifications

• PhD in Information Systems or related discipline by August 2027.
• Evidence of potential for high-impact research and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in data science.
• Engage in research activities in data science/statistics and/or applied AI.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Data Science

Statistics

Education

Doctoral degree in Information Systems or related field by Aug 2027

Job description

The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) in the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Data Science. The appointment will begin in August 2027 and is contingent on state funding. We are seeking candidates with teaching interest in advanced data science/statistics and research interest in the areas of data science/statistics and/or applied AI. The person holding this position will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in data science.

The MIS Department is a multidisciplinary department with faculty members in the areas of information systems, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and supply chain management. MIS faculty are active in high-impact research and have engaged in grant-funded research supported by NSF, US Navy, US Air Force, US Department of Homeland Security, and US Department of Education. The James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI), affiliated with the MIS Department, has been central to developing an active grant-funded research program. The MIS Department offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) – Information Systems Emphasis, Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM), Master of Science in Supply Chain Innovation (MSSCI), and MBA specializations in Information Systems degrees. The Fowler College of Business is accredited by AACSB (since 1959). San Diego State University is a large, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution and is classified as an R1 research institution, the highest distinction given in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Required qualifications by date of hire:Terminal degree, a doctoral-level degree, in Information Systems or a related discipline by August 2027 with all degree requirements met.