Description

School/Department Name: School of Information Systems & Technology (SISTech)
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $134,100 - $141,300.  Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.
Target Start Date: August 17, 2026
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

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Join SJSU—the #1 Most Transformative University in the Nation!

The School of Information Systems and Technology (SISTech) in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Information Systems, starting August 2026.

Ranked the #1 Most Transformative University in the Nation (Money Magazine), SJSU is a national leader in social mobility, innovation, and student success. We seek impact-driven teacher-scholars who are passionate about empowering diverse learners and advancing knowledge through cutting-edge research, inclusive teaching, and community-engaged service.

Teaching responsibilities may include core IS courses such as Systems Analysis & Design, Introduction to MIS, programming, as well as emerging areas like data analytics, visualization, and artificial intelligence (AI). Faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda in IS-related fields and contribute to institutional service.

Our MIS program emphasizes real-world, hands-on learning aligned with IS best practices, preparing students to thrive in both tech and non-tech industries. Located in the global innovation hub of Silicon Valley, SJSU offers unmatched opportunities to collaborate with leading companies and thought leaders. SISTech’s diverse faculty includes both accomplished researchers and industry-experienced professionals, creating a rich, supportive academic environment.

A Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), SJSU enrolls nearly 40,000 students, including many who are first-generation and historically underserved. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence to highlight how your experiences will support student success and equity in education.

This is your opportunity to join a transformative university, collaborate with a dynamic team, and make a meaningful impact in students’ lives and the broader community.

Full position details and application link available here.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in Management Information Systems, Information Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution
• Applicant must be qualified as a scholarly academic (SA) according to AACSB standards
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Ability to teach a variety of traditional IS courses
• Expertise Python, R, data analytics / visualization, or Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Desire for a highly collegial and cooperative work environment
• Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated history of teaching, research, and service excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing research activity providing valued contributions relevant to the IS academic community, including peer-reviewed journal papers and conference proceedings, etc.
• Deliver engaging, relevant, and timely learning experiences that contribute meaningfully to our students' professional readiness for high-impact careers in IS.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
  Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Application Procedure

Click "Apply Now" to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• letter of interest (1 page maximum)
• curriculum vitae
• inclusive excellence statement (dedicated 1 page statement or addressed in letter of interest)
• statement of teaching interests/philosophy (1 page maximum)
• research plans (1 page maximum)
• three reference letters 

Inquiries may be directed to the SISTech Director, Dr. Leslie Albert ([email protected])