Visiting Assistant Professor; Academic- appointment - Information Systems & Business Analytics

Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Temporary Posted On: Mon Jul 13 2026

The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany is a dynamic, research-driven institution within a flagship public research university. It is AACSB-accredited in both business administration and accounting – a distinction held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide. Faculty are active scholars who benefit from a collegial environment that values rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with industry and policy.

The 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. The 96,000 sq.

ft. facilities include technologically advanced classrooms, labs, and flexible collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and applied learning. The School’s commitment to experiential education creates unique opportunities for scholarly impact and student mentorship. It prides itself on an inclusive and supportive academic culture, mentoring faculty, encouraging ambitious scholarship, and supporting professional development. Located in New York's capital, the university offers access to a diverse professional ecosystem, robust funding opportunities, and a high quality of life.

The Information Systems and Business Analytics Department invites applications for a non‑tenure‑track Visiting Assistant Professor 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 relate 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 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.

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

Reports to the Information Systems and Business Analytics Department Chair.

• 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.

• 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.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in different modalities (in‑person, asynchronous, synchronous).
• Experience in teaching at both 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.

Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic‑year appointment).

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, UAlbany is not an E‑Verify employer.

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Please submit a current CV; a brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit; contact information for three references; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, course evaluations, student feedback). Apply online at the provided application portal.