[AISWorld] Assistant Professor in Information Systems at Northern Kentucky University

[Joe Rubleske]

The School of Computing and Analytics (https://sca.nku.edu) at Northern
Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the
Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A) program at the rank of Assistant
Professor, scheduled to start in August 2025. Salary and benefits are
competitive.

We seek candidates who demonstrate strong research and teaching potential,
with preferences for those with expertise in business analytics and/or
information security management.

The School of Computing and Analytics (SCA) is housed in the College of
Informatics (https://informatics.nku.edu) which unites the School of
Computing and Analytics and the School of Media and Communication to
embrace the modern concept of information in all its aspects. The College
moved into its $52 million-dollar new building, Griffin Hall, in 2011. The
SCA offers multiple degrees and operates as a combination of three
programs: information systems and analytics; computer science and software
engineering; and cybersecurity and information technology. The SCA has
around 1,250 students majoring in those areas at the undergraduate and
graduate levels.

The Information Systems & Analytics (IS&A) program offers undergraduate
majors in Business Information Systems and Health Informatics, minors in
Business Analytics and Information Systems, and Master’s degrees in
Business Informatics and Health Informatics. The IS&A program also shares
AACSB accreditation with the NKU Haile College of Business.

Located just seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky
University is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to
engaging with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two
million people. NKU emphasizes multidimensional excellence,
learner-centered education, civic engagement, diversity, innovation, and
collaboration across disciplines. The University is dedicated to recruiting
and retaining faculty who can contribute to its teaching, research, and
public engagement initiatives. NKU also participates in the Commonwealth
Commercialization Center, a nonprofit that helps protect and commercialize
ideas from faculty, staff, and students. For more information about
Northern Kentucky University, visit https://www.nku.edu.

The position’s primary responsibilities include:

> Developing and teaching both face-to-face and online courses. The
standard teaching load in the Information Systems & Analytics program is
three classes per semester for active researchers. The candidate will be
expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

> Maintaining an active research agenda in the field to ensure ongoing
qualification as a Scholarly Academic (SA) under AACSB accreditation
standards.

> Participating in service activities, such as serving on committees at the
School, College, and University levels, and/or contributing to the IS
community.

The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern
Kentucky / Cincinnati area. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Information
Systems or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited program. ABD
candidates will be considered.

Application materials (cover letter formally applying for the position, a
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of
research philosophy, and a list of three references with complete contact
information) should be submitted electronically to https://jobs.nku.edu/. *The
full job posting can be found at https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14362
<https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14362>.*

Priority will be given to applications received on or before *November 8,
2024*. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Any questions concerning this position should be addressed to Dr. Susan
Brudvig at brudvigs1 at nku.edu or at (859) 572-7934.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a
pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Joseph Rubleske, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Computing & Analytics
Griffin Hall 563
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 41099