Assistant​/Professor of Management Information System

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

Dalton State College Wright School of Business seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant / Associate Professor of Management Information Systems position beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, and service and an interest in applied or pedagogical research. The candidate should have attained a Doctoral degree or be ABD in Management Information Systems or a closely related field, with appropriate coursework in Management Information Systems from an AACSB accredited institution is preferred.

Experience and industry certifications are important pluses.

The

C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business is AACSB-accredited, and salary is competitive with the AACSB small school network. We currently offer five B.B.A. degrees with majors in Accounting, Finance and Applied Economics, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day June 11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

A complete application must include:

* Cover Letter

* CV or Resume

* Teaching philosophy

* List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer.

* Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment

Minimum Annual Salary: $86,500.00

Benefits Include:

* Healthcare options

* Retirement options:
Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

* Tuition assistance
* $100 Well-being rewards

* Paid sick leave

* Paid parental leave

* Winter break (December holidays)

* USG Benefits

Responsibilities

* Teach undergraduate level Management Information Systems courses and WSOB Field of Study and Business Core courses. The teaching load will consist of a minimum of 9 hours per semester, typically this is a 3 course/semester assignment. Candidate must be willing to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and pedagogical activities, including online and hybrid courses, and student advising and assurance of learning assessment (for both SACS-COC and AACSB) accreditation.

(65%)

* Engage in research leading to peer-reviewed journal publications and other scholarly output focused on financial teaching pedagogy and/or research targeted to practitioners. The WSOB uses the Australian Business Dean's Council as well as Cabell's Whitelist of journals (25%)

* Serve on faculty committees at the…