The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University welcomes applications for an assistant or associate tenure/tenured position in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Business Analytics (BA) with an expected starting date in August 2026. TheMISand BA faculty currently consists of twenty-five (25) tenured tenure-track or professionally qualified faculty members. Primary responsibilities include research and teaching ininformation systems with an emphasis in artificial intelligence at the undergraduate Masters and Ph.D. levels.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an outstandingMISand BA research program in information systems and artificial intelligence. The applicant is also expected to demonstrate strong teaching abilities in both online and in-person classes. Effective communication with prospective and current students industry personnel and the wider community is essential to this position.
This position is open to candidates eligible for employment sponsorship. At this time Iowa State University is unable to offer H-1B immigration sponsorship for candidates who do not currently hold H-1B status.
Ph.D. (or expected completion before August 2026) in information systems business analytics computer science data science or related field.
Demonstrated ability to produce scholarly research on AI with potential for publication in the departments top journals.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
Candidates at the associate level need to have a record that meets the standards for tenure at Iowa State University.
Must meet the colleges standards to be Scholarly Academic Qualified under AACSB Accreditation standards.
A record of publications in high-quality journals and papers presented at major conferences.
Significant AI research in progress that is targeted at top journals.
A record of external grants on AI research/education.
A record of high-quality teaching on AI.
Industry experience and professional certifications in AI.
For associate candidates potential to contribute to the continued development of departmental Ph.D. students.
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University established in 1984 further Iowa State Universitys land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators leaders collaborators and problem solvers through impactful research innovative teaching and community engagement.
The college offers undergraduate graduate and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSBInternational). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation. Additional information can be found at .
The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics faculty are active in their field. They have been published in premier journals such as Information Systems Research MIS Quarterly Journal of Management Information Systems Management Science and the Journal of the Association for Information Systems. They serve or have served as editors associate editors and members of editorial boards for leading information systems journals. ISBA faculty have active research projects in business analytics cybersecurity healthcare IT strategy artificial intelligence and other IS and analytics areas. The faculty collaborates with colleagues in the department college university and profession. Ph.D. students graduating from the ISBA department have been placed at schools such as Notre Dame Oklahoma Oklahoma State Mississippi State University of Alabama University of Cincinnati and Florida Atlantic University.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
To receive full consideration applications must be received by October 30 2025.
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Required Experience:
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