Associate Collegiate Professor

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg invites applications for a non-tenure-track Associate Collegiate Professor position starting August 2026 in the Department of Business Information Technology, Pamplin College of Business. Responsibilities include teaching cybersecurity and IT courses, developing curricula, advising students, and contributing to research aligned with the college's strategic plan.

Travel to professional meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in information systems, information technology, operations management, operations research or closely related field.
• Professional certifications in cybersecurity, IT, or analytics are preferred.
• Experience teaching cybersecurity, IT, and business analytics at undergraduate and graduate levels is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach cybersecurity, information technology and business analytics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop courses and conduct research aligned with the college's strategic plan.
• Participate in departmental committees and advise/mentor students; travel may be required.

Skills

Doctoral degree in IS/IT/OM/OR

Security certifications

Education

Ph.D. in IS/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 a non‑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 $145k; 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.

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. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Adrienne Sable at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.