Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Technology

The College of Business Administration (CoBA) at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL)

The College of Business Administration (CoBA) at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor to join our collaborative and dedicated faculty in the department of Information Systems & Technology (IST). CoBA is accredited by the world's premier business school accrediting organization, the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in both business and accounting and its undergraduate International Business program has been ranked in America's top 25 by U.S. News and World Report for more than 20 years. Our graduate business program is ranked by Military Times among the top 25 "Best for Vets" programs.

The Information Systems & Technology Department currently offers bachelor's and master's degrees in IST as well as Cybersecurity. Certificates and minors are also available. Courses are offered in both 100% online and in-person/hybrid modalities. The department currently serves more than 400 students across different program offerings. The department is part of the AACSB accredited College of Business Administration. Additionally, the department maintains a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-CDE) designation by the National Security Agency (NSA). The department offers excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary research collaborations, professional development, and work-life balance in the vibrant community of St. Louis. The department thrives by being student-centered and is advised by an active industry Advisory Board. Candidates can learn more about the department and programs at ist.umsl.edu.

In addition to research and teaching, faculty are expected to actively participate in mentoring students and providing career guidance. Faculty are expected to actively engage with current departmental student-facing activities as well as demonstrate initiative to create exciting learning and career centered opportunities for IST students. College and University committees, task forces, and other activities for furthering UMSL's public land grant mission are also avenues for satisfying service expectations.

Minimum qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Information Systems (IS), Cybersecurity, or closely related field, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution, earned by August 2026 (at the latest)
• A strong record of, or potential for, research, demonstrable through existing publications and a research pipeline. Areas of interest include broad topics related to Information Systems.
• Experience teaching in both face-to-face and 100% online formats at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaching expertise in areas such as Information Security Management, Information Security Risk Management, Information Systems Auditing, Secure Software Development, Cybersecurity Analytics, Threat Modelling and Analytics, or other Information Systems and/or Cybersecurity related topics.
• Familiarity with the information systems ecosystem and workforce needs.
• Have or show potential to actively develop and maintain industry contacts to better serve the IST students and their job placements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Research expertise combining Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity in organizational contexts is particularly welcome.
• Demonstrable potential to continue publishing in top-tier academic journals and to obtain and execute research grants from major funding sources such as the National Science Foundation, US Department of Defense, and others.
• Demonstrable record of incorporating applied/hands-on learning experiences into Information Systems and/or Cybersecurity related courses.
• Experience and established ties with industry.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video conference. Final group of candidates will be invited for a Campus Visit before an offer is made.

Applicants should address all requirements by uploading the following:

• A cover letter describing fit for the position across, research, teaching, and service as described above. A curriculum vitae. A statement of research interests and program(s). 2 sample publications (published or in progress). A teaching philosophy statement reflecting your experience with and/or ability to support the success of students from wide-ranging and non-traditional backgrounds. Teaching evaluations.
• Names and contact information of three references (letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists at a later stage). Search committee chair contact: Dr. Vivek K. Singh (vsingh@umsl.edu).

Applications will be reviewed starting August 15, 2025 until the position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.