Assistant Professor​/Associate Professor​/Professor (Lecturer) in Information Systems

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Lecturer) in Information Systems

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Proposed Faculty Rank

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Professor (Lecturer)

Department

Department 01286 - OIS Operations & Info Systems

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin 07/01/2026

Details

The Operations and Information Systems ( OIS ) Department at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah is seeking applicants for a full-time career-line (non-tenure track) faculty position in Information Systems at the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Professor (Lecturer), depending on qualifications.

Career-line faculty at the Eccles School are vital contributors to the teaching and service mission of the department. The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, recruiting and advising students, supporting student learning and success, and engaging in departmental and school-level service. Faculty may also participate in research projects and practice-oriented student collaborations
, depending on background and interest.

• A graduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• A PhD in Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred, but substantial professional experience may be considered as a substitute.

• University-level teaching experience with strong teaching evaluations
  .
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum design, instructional innovation, and student engagement
  .
• Technical proficiency in areas such as:
  • Programming (e.g., Python)
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Database fundamentals and SQL
  • Web application development
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
  • Business analytics and data visualization
• Professional experience in information systems and strong industry or academic networks
  .
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities
  .
• Someone who is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups.
• A willingness to support student clubs, manage IT-related competitions, and promote departmental programs.
• Potential for future leadership contributions within the department or school.

Information Systems faculty at the David Eccles School are highly research-active and deeply engaged with industry partners. Career-line faculty enjoy opportunities to collaborate on applied research studies, mentor students on practice-oriented projects, and connect with Utah’s thriving technology ecosystem
.

• A cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, qualifications, and relevant experience.
• Evidence of teaching by uploading a teaching statement. You can also upload your teaching evaluations but those are optional.
• Contact information for at least three references who can provide strong recommendations.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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