Data Science: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Business/Management

The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) in the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Data Science at the assistant professor level. The appointment will begin in August 2027 and is contingent on state funding. We are seeking candidates with teaching interest in advanced data science/statistics and research interest in the areas of data science/statistics and/or applied AI.

The person holding this position will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in data science.

Apply via Page Upby October 30, 2026.

The MIS Department is a multidisciplinary department with faculty members in the areas of information systems, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and supply chain management. MIS faculty are active in high-impact research and have engaged in grant-funded research supported by NSF, US Navy, US Air Force, US Department of Homeland Security, and US Department of Education. The James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI), affiliated with the MIS Department, has been central to develop an active grant-funded research program.

The MIS Department offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) – Information Systems Emphasis, Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM), Master of Science in Supply Chain Innovation (MSSCI), and MBA specializations in Information Systems degrees. The Fowler College of Business is accredited by AACSB (since 1959).

San Diego State University is a large, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution and is classified as an R1 research institution, the highest distinction given in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information.

Required qualifications by date of application

A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.

Terminal degree, a doctoral-level degree, in Information Systems or a related discipline by August 2027 with all degree requirements met.

Preferred qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Information Systems and its methodologies

Strong record of publications, presentations, and/or funding

Potential for securing extramural funding

Outstanding teaching experience, including teaching students from diverse backgrounds

Ability to direct advanced undergraduate and/or graduate student research

Apply via Page Up by October 30, 2026, providing the following materials:

Names and contact information for three references

Teaching philosophy statement (including evidence of teaching effectiveness)

Applications received by October 30, 2026 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled. The contact person for inquiries is:

Dr. Bongsik Shin, Professor and Department Chair,bshin.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $148,000 to $158,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and…