Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year app...

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Albany invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Business Analytics beginning Fall 2026. The appointment is academic-year, non-tenure-track, with a 3/3 teaching load and both in-person and online teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Massry School emphasizes experiential learning and industry partnerships. The department seeks candidates with a doctoral degree and demonstrated teaching effectiveness; online teaching and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Information Systems, Operations Research, Decision Science, Applied Analytics, or related field by Aug 21, 2026.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in multiple modalities (in-person, asynchronous, synchronous).
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience designing and implementing experiential learning activities in the classroom.
• Experience as a designer or developer of business information systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics.
• Provide service to the department.

Education

Ph.D. in Information Systems / Operations Research / Decision Science / Applied Analytics

Teaching in multiple modalities

Undergraduate and graduate teaching

Designing experiential learning activities

Development of business information systems

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment) - Information Systems & Business Analytics

Department: Information Systems & Business Analytics - 02207

Locations: Albany, NY

Posted: Jul 13, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time Temporary

Ref.No.: WF250413

PositionID: 202511

About University at Albany:

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany is a dynamic, research-driven institution within a flagship public research university. We are AACSB-accredited in both business administration and accounting - a distinction held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide. Our faculty are active scholars who benefit from a collegial environment that values rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with industry and policy. The Massry School houses cutting-edge research centers including the Center for Institutional Investment Management (CIIM), the Center for Advancement & Understanding of Social Enterprises (CAUSE), and FACETS, a hub for analytics and systems security research funded by agencies such as NSF, IARPA, and NIST. These centers can provide faculty with valuable infrastructure and access to industry and government partnerships.

Our 96,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facilities include technologically advanced classrooms and labs, as well as flexible collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and applied learning. With a strong commitment to experiential education, the Massry School of Business actively bridges research with practice, creating unique opportunities for both scholarly impact and student mentorship. We are especially proud of our inclusive and supportive academic culture, where faculty are mentored, encouraged to pursue ambitious scholarly agendas, and supported in their professional development. Located in New York's capital, the University at Albany offers access to a diverse professional ecosystem, robust funding opportunities, and a high quality of life.

The Information Systems and Business Analytics Department at the Massry School of Business, University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics position, beginning Fall 2026. This is a one-year temporary appointment, with possible extensions up to two additional years, subject to successful review and university approval. The position has a 3/3 teaching load and includes both in-person and online teaching responsibilities in our undergraduate, MS in Business Analytics, MS in AI in Business, and MBA programs. Courses may be related to business systems applications, including information systems design and development, business analytics, visualization, AI, databases, and statistics.

We seek candidates who can teach in an organized, clear manner while providing high-quality student service. While not required, demonstrated effectiveness teaching online (including asynchronous) courses, industry experience, and engagement with emerging technologies will be viewed favorably.

Candidates should also be interested in working within a diverse academic environment, including diversity related to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, and protected veteran status.

We are a small, collegial group of research-active scholars who value collaboration and impact. The Visiting Assistant Professor will be welcomed as a full member of the department and will have access to campus resources that support teaching excellence and professional development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaching courses as assigned by the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics.
• Service to the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the Information Systems and Business Analytics Department Chair.

Job Requirements:

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in Information Systems, Operations Research, Decision Science, Applied Analytics, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited college or university obtained by August 21, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in different modalities (in-person, asynchronous, synchronous).
• Experience in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in designing and implementing experiential learning activities in the classroom.
• Experience as a designer or developer of business information systems.
• Typical office and classroom environment

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range:Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment).

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Contact information for three references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (e.g., syllabi, course evaluations, and student feedback).

Preference will be given to applications received byJuly 26.