Associate Professor and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems

Job Title Associate Professor and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems Agency Texas  A&M University - Central Texas Department College  of Business Administration Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location Killeen, Texas Job Type Faculty Job  Description The Subhani Department of Computer Information Systems seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Associate Professor and Department Chair of CIS. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the department while maintaining excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

This position offers an opportunity to shape innovative academic programs that prepare students for careers in information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, and emerging technologies.

The Department Chair will foster a collaborative environment that supports student success, faculty development, industry partnerships, accreditation efforts, and continuous program improvement. As chair, the teaching workload is four courses per year, with an annual stipend of $12,000.About Texas A&M University – Central Texas Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) was established in 2009 as an upper-level undergraduate (junior and senior level classes only) and graduate institution within the Texas A&M University System.

In 2010, the U.S. Army donated 600+ acres of land for our campus, which has four buildings. A&M-Central Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and COBA is AACSB accredited.

A&M-Central Texas is located on the southern edge of Killeen, TX, a city of over 150,000 and adjacent to Fort Cavazos, the largest Army installation in the world. Killeen is about an hour north of Austin and just a few miles west of the I-35 corridor, one of North America's fastest-growing trans-metropolitan regions. The area is known for its lower cost of living, friendly people, and the ability to choose one’s lifestyle due to the favorable location and ease of travel.

The university is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution. COBA students generally classify as non-traditional, with a substantial number working part- or full-time. Many students are military-affiliated (active duty, spouse, veteran, and other dependents).A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee.

Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Leadership Provide leadership and direction for all departmental operations.

Develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with college and university goals.

Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development.

Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and personnel matters.

Coordinate course scheduling and faculty workload assignments.

Oversee assessment activities and continuous improvement processes.

Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.

Represent the department within the university and with external stakeholders.

Academic Program Leadership Lead curriculum development, review, and innovation.

Support the growth of undergraduate and graduate CIS…