[AISWorld] Assistant Professor (Teaching Track) Position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

[Nima Kordzadeh]

***Job Title : *Assistant Professor (Teaching Track) in Information Systems
and Technologies (IST)

***Job Summary: *The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(WPI) invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track Assistant
Professor position in Information Systems and Technologies (IST), starting
August 15, 2025 (with the possibility of a January 2025 start).

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Information Systems or a closely
related field, with research interests in areas such as information
security, project management, and/or business analytics with applications
in organizations. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both
undergraduate and graduate courses, specifically courses in Information
Security Management, Innovating with Information Systems, Project Management,
and potentially Data Management.

The position includes expectations for research leading to publications in
high-quality, refereed journals, and WPI provides strong support for
research and teaching. Service to the department, university, and
professional community is also expected, including participation in
committees and advising projects.



WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against
applicants based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We seek
candidates who value creativity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.




***Job Description: *WPI’s Business School is building a strong national
reputation in analytics and technology-focused business disciplines. We
offer four undergraduate majors (including IST), six master’s degrees, and
a PhD program (with a concentration in IT), and we actively contribute to
WPI’s interdisciplinary programs in Data Science. Faculty members enjoy a
collaborative, innovative environment with outstanding students and support
for both teaching and research.


WPI is a highly selective, private, technological university, consistently
ranked among the top 70 research institutions by US News & World Report.
Located one hour west of Boston in Worcester, Massachusetts—a growing hub
for scientific and technological innovation—WPI fosters a diverse and
inclusive environment. The university promotes multidisciplinary
collaboration among faculty, students, and partners, and supports
meaningful, real-world projects and research that embody the WPI
experience. We seek candidates who will contribute to our commitment to
equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who can
support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
<https://www.wpi.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion>.




Qualified applicants should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a
curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching interests, (4) A statement on
how the candidate will contribute to WPI’s commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion, and (5) three letters of reference. Other supporting
materials, such as teaching evaluations and published articles, are
welcomed.  Materials should be electronically uploaded into the system
through
https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Assistant-Professor--Teaching-Track--in-Information-Systems-and-Technologies--IST-_R0002979




Application screening and initial interviews will commence in November 2024
via Zoom and may continue at HICSS 2025, if needed, until the position is
filled.  For inquiries regarding the position or to arrange an interview at
HICSS, please contact Prof. Nima Kordzadeh, nkordzadeh at wpi.edu.


Best.


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Nima Kordzadeh, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Data Science

Worcester Polytechnic Institute <https://www.wpi.edu/> | Business School
<https://www.wpi.edu/academics/business>

100 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 01609

E-mail: nkordzadeh at wpi.edu