Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

The Department of Information Systems, Analytics and Operations in the College of Business at the University of Louisville, an R1 Carnegie-classified University, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position to begin August 2027. 

Candidate hired will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching, and a clear potential to publish high-quality research in top-tier journals. The successful candidate will teach three courses per year while in the tenure-track role (with a successful mid-tenure review) and perform service essential to sustaining the local and broader academic community. Courses taught could be in cybersecurity including Computer Forensics, Database Security, and Network Security as well as department's expanding portfolio of AI-focused programs. Appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track) dependent upon academic credentials and experience. Candidate should have either completed or expect to complete a Ph.D. degree from an AACSB-accredited or ABET-accredited university no later than Spring 2027.

A Ph.D. degree in Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field is required for appointment as assistant professor.

The University of Louisville is a R1 metropolitan research university with approximately 25,000 students. The College of Business serves over 2,800 students across its BSBA, BBA, MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and PhD in Entrepreneurship programs. The College of Business is home to the Center for Free Enterprise, the Equine Industry Program, the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Positive Leadership, Family Business Center, and the YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence. Additional information about the College of Business can be found at http://business.louisville.edu

The University is designated by the National Security Agency as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The University is also home to the Kentucky Center for Digital Innovation dedicated to advancing cybersecurity and artificial intelligence through cutting-edge research, workforce development and industry collaboration. Its goal is to foster a secure and innovative digital future for Kentucky and beyond.

Based in Kentucky’s largest metropolitan area, the University of Louisville offers the benefits of a vibrant, cultural city alongside unmatched convenience. Louisville is situated within a quick drive of major regional hubs like Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Nashville, and sits just 10 minutes from the Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), featuring nonstop flights to over forty domestic and international destinations.

Louisville is a vibrant metropolitan community of approximately 1.3 million people. Major companies in the city include Brown-Forman, Ford Motor Company, GE Appliance, Humana, Texas Roadhouse, UPS, YUM! Brands and more. The city boasts vibrant dining scene, world-class parks, a thriving cultural and arts scene, a moderate climate, and a cost of living below the national average.

Members of the Search Committee plan to be in attendance and conduct interviews at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) in Lisbon, Portugal, December 13-16, 2026.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest highlighting professional qualifications.
• Names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references who can speak to communication/teaching qualifications.
•  Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., statement of teaching philosophy, summary of teaching evaluations, representative syllabi, etc.) is encouraged.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by December 11, 2026. For additional information contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Sandeep Goyal at sandeep.goyal@louisville.edu.

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Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

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