Associate Collegiate Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non-tenure-track appointment at the Associate Collegiate Professor level beginning August 2026.

The position focuses on teaching cybersecurity, information technology, and business analytics at undergraduate and graduate levels, with course development and student advising responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in information systems, information technology, operations management or related field.
• Ability to teach cybersecurity, IT and analytics at undergrad/grad levels.
• Experience contributing to program development and research in data analytics and security.

Responsibilities

• Teach cybersecurity, IT and business analytics to undergrad/grad students.
• Develop courses and contribute to curriculum planning.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in departmental committees.
• Maintain active engagement in research and service to the college.
• Occasional travel for professional meetings and conferences.

Skills

information security

risk management

privacy

data ethics

data governance

machine learning

deep learning

artificial intelligence

teaching

curriculum design

Education

Ph.D. in IS or IT-related field

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for anon-tenure-track appointment at the Associate Collegiate Professor level beginning August 2026. The Business Information Technology major includes a Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) major and two other degree options in Decision Support Systems (DSS) and Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSM). Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in security, privacy, risk management, data ethics, data governance, data analytics, machine and deep learning, or artificial intelligence. Candidates should have the appropriate academic background and expertise to teach, develop courses and conduct research in such areas as information security, risk management, privacy management, data ethics, data governance, machine and deep learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.

We are seeking candidates who through their research and/or professional experience, teaching, and/or service can contribute to the strategic plan of the Pamplin College of Business. Duties will include teaching cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and business analytics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Experience teaching technical security courses, security analytics, and/or data governance is preferred. Teaching experience in areas such as security management, risk management, privacy, security policy, data ethics, cyberlaw, forensics, data analytics, and artificial intelligence would be beneficial. The teaching load will be 18 credit hours per academic year (typically, 9 credit hours per semester). 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.

Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in teaching, a teaching statement, and contact information for three references. Additional information about the Department of Business Information Technology can be found at www.bit.vt.edu. Please direct questions about the position to the BIT Department Head & Associate Professor Quinton Nottingham at [e-mail].

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate in information systems, information technology, operations management, operations research, management science or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in IS or IT-related field (required for assistant collegiate professor). Professional certifications in cybersecurity, IT, or analytics.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime.

Appointment Type

Restricted.

Salary Information

Starting at $145,000; commensurate with experience.

Hours per Week

N/A.

Review Date

7/31/2026.

Additional Information

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

EEO Statement

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