Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Whitewater's Department of ITSCM seeks an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) to teach graduate and undergraduate IT/Business Analytics courses, including cybersecurity, AI in business, and data analytics. The role emphasizes high-impact teaching, student success, and scholarly activity within a supportive campus community.

The position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load, with potential for online/hybrid delivery, and opportunities for research and professional service as part of tenure

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in MIS/IS/IT or related field; ABD acceptable if degree completed by contract start date.
• Evidence of excellent university-level teaching, with Canvas experience and scholarly achievement.
• Ability to connect IT with business needs in cybersecurity, AI or data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits annually in Information Technology and Supply Chain Management (ITSCM), with online/hybrid delivery as required.
• Advise and mentor students; participate in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, disseminate research and mentor students in research.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Safety compliance

Education

Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in MIS/IS/IT or related discipline

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management (ITSCM) In the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Seeks an Assistant Professor.

Job Summary

The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Programs (ITSCM) at UW-Whitewater seeks a dedicated educator, scholar and colleague to join our faculty. This position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load* with an emphasis on high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in Cybersecurity and AI in Business as part of the offerings in the ITSCM program. The approved standards for promotion and tenure at the time of initial contract are the standards that will be used for promotion and tenure. If there are revisions to department or college standards, a faculty member can request (in writing to the department chair) to have the revised standards applied.

The successful candidate will also be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Technology and Business Analytics. Expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or data analytics should complement the department’s existing strengths and connect technology with business applications and organizational needs.

Workplace Expectations

We believe that by adhering to these expectations, we develop a university community in which all students, staff and faculty feel valued and supported.

Key Job Responsibilities

Teaching & Instructional Expectations

• Course Load: Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Information Technology and Supply Chain Programs (ITSCM) *Faculty who maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status under AACSB standards receive up to three credits per semester of release time to support scholarly productivity and AACSB accreditation expectations. (UW-Whitewater Teaching Responsibilities and Workload Policy)
• Office Hours for Students: Maintain at least eight office hours for students each week during the academic year. These office hours for students should be consistent to provide accessible student support and academic advising/mentoring. For faculty who teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of the office hours for students should be proportionate to the modality of the courses taught unless the department or college has additional requirements.
• Advising/mentoring: Use Navigate for all advising/mentoring notes.
• Communication: Maintain professional and timely responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email and telephone, generally within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract, use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know who to contact in your absence.
• Administrative Compliance: Ensure the punctual submission of course syllabi at the start of each term, ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements (UWW Syllabi Reqs ).
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Contribute to an evolving information technology curriculum by connecting technical concepts with practical business applications. Faculty may be asked to teach online or hybrid courses and courses in the evenings or on weekends.
• Accessibility: Select and develop instructional materials that are Title II (ADA) compliant. All digital course content, textbooks, and media must be accessible to students with disabilities to ensure an equitable learning environment.

Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity

• Maintain an active scholarly agenda that contributes to the field of IT, MIS and Decision Sciences.
• Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or professional exhibitions per department and college standards.
• Scholarly contributions may include peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, books, and book chapters, consistent with department and College of Business and Economics standards. Pursue research that advances the discipline and, where appropriate, involves undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek opportunities to involve undergraduate or graduate students in research initiatives.
• Advise and mentor students in scholarly and creative activities, including undergraduate research and graduate research.

Service & Engagement

• Participate in departmental, college, and university-level meetings and committee work.
• Participate in professional and public service. Contribute to program assessment and development.
• Engage in professional outreach and service that aligns with the University Mission Statement and the Wisconsin Idea.
• Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic year.

Department

Information Technology and Supply Chain Management. Information technology is a crucial component of businesses and organizations across all industries, while supply chain management is a vast and growing field being shaped by technology and international competition. These rapidly changing careers require an aptitude for technology, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work with people at all levels of an organization. The Information Technology and Supply Chain Management Department offers a BBA in Business Analytics, BBA in Information Technology and a BBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management. The Department of ITSCM is one of the seven departments in the College of Business and Economics. There are 17 full-time faculty and staff members supporting approximately 560 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates with emphases in information technology, cybersecurity, business analytics and supply chain management. The Department of ITSCM also serves approximately 76 graduate level students with an emphasis in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity. Faculty in IT and SCM also teach in the Doctor of Business Administration program and regularly serve as dissertation advisors.

Faculty Support and Professional Development

UW-Whitewater embraces the teacher-scholar model. New faculty receive resources to support a strong start in teaching and research, including a first-year professional development program and participation in ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports scholarly and creative activities and opportunities to seek reassigned time or other research resources. Faculty and staff may also access technology transfer and research resources through WiSys.

Compensation

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual salary of $120,000.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in MIS/IS/IT or a related discipline by the time of appointment. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2027 if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2028 in advance of their first scheduled review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, experience with Canvas, and a record of scholarly achievement.
• Evidence of effective postsecondary teaching, scholarly research, or relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, or related information technology areas.
• Applied experience may be demonstrated through professional practice, projects, or industry certifications. Ability to connect these areas to business needs is especially welcome

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail].

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Prof. Alana Platt [e-mail]. Prof. Platt is the search committee chair for Information Technology and Supply Chain Management and may also be reached at 262-472-1258.

CAMPUS INFORMATION

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world‑class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high‑impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one‑third first‑generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division‑III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13‑campus Universities of Wisconsin ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20‑19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262‑472‑4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.