Tenure-Track Professor: Data Analytics & Cybersecurity

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Information Technology (BIT), starting August 2027. The BIT major includes DSS, OSM, and CMA, with opportunities to teach and research across these options and to contribute to student mentoring and program development.

Qualified candidates will hold a doctorate in IS/IT/OM/MS or related field, show research excellence and a strong commitment to teaching, service,

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in IS/IT/OM/MS or closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching ability and mentoring.
• Active research agenda with publications in leading journals.
• Commitment to departmental, college, and university service.

Responsibilities

• Teach in BIT major options (DSS, OSM, CMA) and contribute to curriculum development.
• Pursue research aligned with data analytics, supply chain resilience/optimization, or cybersecurity risk.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research ability

Communication and collaboration

Education

Doctorate in information systems/information technology/operations management/management science or related field

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Information Technology (BIT), starting August 2027. The BIT major includes DSS, OSM, and CMA, with opportunities to teach and research across these options and to contribute to student mentoring and program development.

Qualified candidates will hold a doctorate in IS/IT/OM/MS or related field, show research excellence and a strong commitment to teaching, service,