Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

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The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business colleges in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government.

Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.

Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

The Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) Tenure-Line Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) will start Fall 2027. This is a full-time position with benefits. MIS faculty are part of the ISOM area, one of the six areas of the College of Business. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

• Major responsibilities include conducting high-quality research and teaching MIS courses in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• The teaching load for this position is determined according to the College's workload policy, which specifies an initial load of 9 credits (this typically translates to 3 courses/year) for tenure-track assistant professor candidates and highly productive researchers.
• Additional responsibilities include service to the ISOM Area, the College of Business, the University, and the profession, such as student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.

• Earned Ph.D. in MIS or closely related field or be ABD with a documented expectation of degree completion before the start of Fall 2027;
• Evidence of effective teaching or the potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Evidence of a strong research trajectory with the potential for publications in top-tier academic journals; and
• Good citizenship in terms of service is critical, as is the ability to work well with colleagues.

• Fewer than two years since PhD conferral; and
• Alignment of research interests with current MIS faculty.

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

August 27, 2026. Open Until Filled.