Assistant Professor of Practice in Business Information Technology

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Department of Business Information Technology invites applications for a non tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice. The role includes teaching IT, business analytics, supply chain management or cybersecurity courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, with a teaching load of 24 credit hours per year.

Responsibilities include teaching, academic leadership, mentorship within the department, and contributing to service and governance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, business analytics, supply chain management, information technology (IT) or related field.
• Job-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, analytics or supply chain; effective communication skills.
• Ph.D. in supply chain, management science, IS or IT-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the Department of Business Information Technology curriculum.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship within the department.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service and governance.
• Support the strategic growth and visibility of the department's academic programs and initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in business administration, business analytics, supply chain management, information technology (IT) or related field

Ph.D. in supply chain, management science, IS or IT-related field

Job description

The Department of Business Information Technology in the R. B. Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. Duties will include teaching information technology (IT), business analytics, supply chain management or cybersecurity courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. The teaching load will be 24 credit hours per year. Other duties may include participation in departmental committees, and activities including advising and mentoring students as assigned by the department head. Occasional travel may be required to attend professional meetings and conferences.

The Department of Business Information Technology in the R. B. Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. Duties will include teaching information technology (IT), business analytics, supply chain management or cybersecurity courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. The teaching load will be 24 credit hours per year. Other duties may include participation in departmental committees, and activities including advising and mentoring students as assigned by the department head. Occasional travel may be required to attend professional meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the Department of Business Information Technology curriculum.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship within the department.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service and governance.
• Support the strategic growth and visibility of the department's academic programs and initiatives.

About the Department:

The Department of Business Information Technology upholds a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and meaningful engagement in service across the department, college, and university. Our faculty pursue high impact research endeavors and foster an enriching and supportive educational environment. Additional details about the department can be found at www.bit.vt.edu.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in business administration, business analytics, supply chain management, information technology (IT) or related field; job-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, analytics or supply chain; effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in supply chain, management science, IS or IT-related field. Professional certifications in IT, analytics, cybersecurity or supply chain management.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $125k; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

N/A

Review Date

11/6/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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