Tenure Track Position in Information Systems

Description

The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in the Information, Risk, & Operations Management (IROM) department, starting in Fall 2026. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to high-quality research and teaching and who can contribute to our undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Systems. Specifically, we seek applicants who are conducting rigorous research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies within a specific business or use context to solve pressing problems or create new opportunities. We expect that the successful candidate will contribute to the department's strengths, be a team player, and be comfortable in an interdisciplinary setting.

The McCombs School of Business, with its top-ranked faculty and educational programs, offers a stimulating and collegial environment for innovative research and teaching. The school's research centers, including those on electronic commerce, business analytics, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and energy management, provide opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and interact with multiple industry partners across Austin, the state of Texas, and nationally.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. prior to the start date in Information Systems or related areas.

Application Instructions

All applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a statement of research interests, and a job market paper through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com / 173709). Applicants should also arrange for three letters of support to be sent separately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled, but the review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2025 - we expect to start conducting interviews at the Conference on Information Systems and Technology to be held in Atlanta on October 25 - 27. Candidates interested in talking to us at this conference should ensure that their applications are complete before they attend. We will also conduct some Zoom interviews for potential candidates who cannot make it to this conference.

A background check will be conducted on applicants selected for the position prior to appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.