Lecturer - Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics; CIS & BSAN

Working Title: Lecturer - Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN)

State Role

Title:

N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100774 - Computer Information Systems

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant‑funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 10/27/2025

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JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

The James Madison University College of Business is seeking applicants for a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN) beginning Fall 2026. The position is a renewable term appointment (RTA). The teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester (4/4). This is a full‑time benefits‑eligible, non‑tenure track appointment.

About the Department:
The Department of CIS & BSAN is an academic unit of the College of Business and has 25 full‑time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors in 3 concentrations (Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Information and Cybersecurity Management), 80 CIS minors, and over 50 BSAN minors and growing. In addition, the department supports the college by providing core business classes in information systems, quantitative methods, business statistics, and operations management.

The department places a primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that include hands‑on projects, laboratory exercises, case analyses, and engaging classroom experiences designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team‑oriented environments. The CIS program is accredited by ABET making the department one of only 10 CIS programs in the nation accredited by both the AACSB and ABET.

In addition to high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members maintain strong connections with the consulting industry and interact regularly with members of the department's advisory board.

About the College:
The AACSB‑accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The college includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Capital Markets Lab, and Madison Consulting. Our very successful alumni hold C‑suite positions at major corporations. The college has approximately 5,300 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.

This position has primary teaching responsibilities in the BSAN area in undergraduate courses covering topics in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive business analytics, decision sciences, operations management, or other related subjects. The typical teaching load is 4/4.

In addition to teaching responsibilities and office hours, the successful candidate will be expected to perform service activities such as serving on departmental…