Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems

Rank: TenureTrack Assistant or Associate Professor.

Assignment: Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in information assurance cyber security or analytics but we are open to scholars in all areas related to information systems. Research productivity is required.

Position Status: Subject to final budgetary approval. Appointment will begin September 1 2025.

Qualifications: The minimum qualification is a doctorate in Information Systems Business Analytics or a closely related field from an AACSB or ABET accredited school. Proven research productivity and/or demonstrated research potential is also required. Previous teaching experience and commitment to classroom teaching (including proficiency in written and spoken English) is also required. ABD candidates who expect to complete their doctorate by the time of the appointment will be considered. The additional minimum requirements for appointment at the rank of associate professor are a wellestablished research record and at least six years of faculty experience at the rank of assistant professor or higher.

College of Business: The graduate and undergraduate programs are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College offers eight majors across the BS degree in addition to MBA MAcc and Ph.D. programs and graduate and undergraduate certificates. The College houses three centers of excellence: The Center for Information Assurance the Center for Economic Research and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The Center for Information Assurance is a National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and Education.

Computer Information Systems Department: The CIS department offers an undergraduate major and minor an information assurance concentration in the Colleges MBA and undergraduate and graduate certificates in information assurance. Undergraduate and graduate certificates in business analytics are also offered. The department also offers a Ph.D. as a traditional fulltime residencybased research degree program. Recent CIS doctoral graduates have held positions at respected universities including Alabama Texas A&M and Baylor. Department faculty are active professionally holding leadership and editorial positions related to AIS ACM and IFIP.

Locale: Louisiana Tech University is a mediumsized university (approximately 12000 students). Located in Ruston Louisiana the University is part of growing pleasant community offering excellent family living conditions quality schools and medical facilities. Ruston is on Interstate 20 thirty miles west of Monroe and sixtyfive miles east of Shreveport. The College of Business is located in a stateoftheart building which opened in 2015. The CIS department is located in a new wing that was added in a 2017 expansion. The College of Business has approximately 1700 enrolled students. The College has an undergraduate student/faculty ration of 23:1. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System.

Application: Interested and qualified persons are encouraged to attach a fully detailed resume or curriculum vita containing education teaching experience publications and contact information for three references to the application. Applicants should also attach a statement of teaching and research interests. The review process will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Timeline and process: Initial interviews will be held electronically beginning in April 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However for best consideration applications should be submitted by May 31 2025.

Please submit inquiries to Dr. Selwyn Ellis at .

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities.