Assistant Professor of Information Science and Systems

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Information Systems to join the Earl G Graves School of Business and Management. This tenure-track position focuses on teaching and research in Data Analytics, starting January/August 2026. Candidates should possess a doctorate in relevant fields and demonstrate teaching excellence and research potential. Responsibilities include developing courses, conducting research, and contributing to the Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research.

Benefits

Startup package provided

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate by January/August 2026.
• Demonstrated record of quality research.
• Potential for excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach online and face-to-face courses in data analytics and information systems.
• Conduct research and publish findings in refereed journals.
• Engage in multidisciplinary work and participate in committees.

Skills

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Teaching

Research

Education

Doctorate in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or related disciplines

Tools

Data Analytics tools

Data Visualization tools

Job description

Position: Assistant Professor of Information Systems (Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research)

The Earl G Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the Department of Information Science and Systems at Assistant level with specialization in Data Analytics applied in the business domain, beginning in January/August 2026. The faculty will serve as a member of the newly formed Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research (CDASGR) with 50% responsibilities to the Center and 50% to the Department. Along with other faculty responsibilities, the faculty is expected to teach 2 courses per semester during the initial two years and based on productivity, continue with that teaching load. The Center aims to study and support research into emerging technological, socio-behavioral, and attitudes towards eSports, sports wagering, problem gambling and business development trends to inform eSports and gaming public policy and regulation. The Center’s faculty researchers are expected to align their research with the Center’s mission A startup package will be provided to the faculty.

Responsibilities:

This faculty position will serve the mission of Morgan State University and the Earl G Graves School of Business and Management through the activities of teaching, intellectual contributions and service. The person holding this position will be responsible for developing and teaching online and face-to-face undergraduate and graduate level courses in data analytics, information systems and/or project management. The candidate will conduct research and write and obtain grants in Data Analytics/Data Science/Sports Gaming/Information Systems leading to publishing in refereed journals and presenting the research in local and national conferences and serve as a member of professional organizations. The faculty will share their expertise in local seminars and conferences to meet the mission of the Center. The candidate will participate in Department, School and University committees. Teaching assignments will include courses in our Masters program in Data Analytics and Visualization, doctoral and undergraduate courses in Data Visualization, Data Analytics, and depending on background and qualifications, may include courses in computer literacy, management information systems, computer networks, cybersecurity, systems analysis and design, project management, supply chain management, and enterprise information systems (SAP). As a member of the CDASGR Center faculty, engagement in multidisciplinary work with faculty with very diverse backgrounds is anticipated.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate (by January/August 2026) in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Science, Decision Sciences, Operations Research, or related disciplines with research experience in supporting data analytics at the enterprise and systems level. The candidate should have a demonstrated record of quality research and the potential for excellence in teaching. Prior work experiences that use related skills are desirable, though not necessary.

Other Preference for Consideration

The candidate must be very conversant with Data Analytics and Visualization tools and processes.

The University, School and the Department:

Morgan State University is Maryland’s preeminent public urban research university, known for its excellence in teaching, intensive research, effective public service and community engagement. MSU has a R2 Carnegie Research designation, with a strategic aspiration to achieve a R1 Carnegie research designation by 2030. The AACSB accredited Earl G Graves School of Business and Management offers Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees. The school offers nine (9) undergraduate programs, six (6) masters programs and a doctoral program with specialization in Information Systems, Accounting, Marketing and Business Administration. The Department of Information Science and Systems offers BS in Supply Chain Management, BS in Information Science and Systems, MS in Project Management, a certificate in Project Management and offers courses that lead to an MBA degree as well as a PhD degree with an Information Science and Systems concentration. A PhD concentration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, as well as a BS in Cybersecurity Intelligence Management were launched in Fall 2023. The department successfully launched the MS in Data Analytics and Visualization in Fall 2024.

The thought leadership of Graves School of Business and Management is on the Excellence in the integration of Information Systems/Technologies and Supply Chain Management.

The teaching load is anticipated to be 2 per semester based on the faculty being successful in obtaining grants from federal agencies.

Salary: Salary is competitive.

Starting Date: January/August 2026

Application:

Interested candidates should attach to the application: a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, portfolio of examples of research accomplishments, graduate transcript (initially, unofficial transcripts will be acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy with evaluation summaries and three letters of recommendation