Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance for dependents

Job summary

Ball State University’s Miller College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Information Systems and Operations Management, starting August 2027. The role emphasizes teaching undergraduate and graduate analytics and information systems courses and conducting quality research.

Candidates with a strong record or potential in scholarly work and teaching are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Business Analytics and Information Systems or closely related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered and must demonstrate progress toward completion of the doctoral degree consistent with university policy.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly research and effective university-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach nine semester hours per fall and spring in business analytics and information systems.
• Deliver courses online, synchronously or asynchronously.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Course development

Online teaching

Information Systems

Education

Doctorate in Business Analytics and Information Systems or closely related field

Tools

SQL

Database management systems

Cybersecurity concepts

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management

Compensation: $130,000-$135,000

Department: Info Systems & Operations Mgt (Qiannong

Start Date: 08/02/2027

About this opportunity: The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027.

Candidates with an interest and ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate business analytics and information systems courses and conduct quality research in the same fields are encouraged to apply.

Employer will consider sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: teaching nine semester hours each fall and spring semester in subjects such as but not limited to: business analytics, Information Systems, Networking, Database, cyber security, AI in business; assignment may include undergraduate and graduate courses, which may be delivered on-line, synchronously or asynchronously. Additional activities will include scholarly activity and service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Business Analytics and Information Systems or closely related fields from an accredited institution.
• Candidates with ABD will be considered and must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion of the doctoral degree consistent with university policy.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly research and effective university-level teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed quality journals; experience in creative teaching methods such as experiential-learning, service-learning, immersive-learning, or other instructional innovations; and on-line teaching; evidence of active involvement in external grant writing; business experience in the field of Information Systems or related areas; ability to teach and conduct research in Business Analytics and Information Systems.

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Department Chair, Dr. Qiannong Gu, [e-mail]

Applications must be received before 12:01 AM on October 28, 2026.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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