What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Dept. of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics position at Wayne State University?
Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Dept. of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Dept. of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Department of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics (TISA), at The Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University is seeking to fill an Assistant/Associate tenure track position to begin Fall 2026. Candidates will be expected to conduct research suitable for publication in top tier journals, teach courses in areas of interest at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level, participate in department and school governance activities, and perform relevant service at different levels. Department and School Overview: The TISA department is a cohesive and collaborative team that values innovative teaching, high-quality peer reviewed publications, student engagement and impactful service. The department has industrious students, an active Advisory Board, and engaged alumni. The TISA department has seen a steady increase in student enrollment and is seeking a colleague to be part of its growth trajectory. The Mike Ilitch School of Business is accredited by AACSB International and prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers, advances the boundaries of scholarly and practitioner knowledge, and enhances the economic vitality of the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan, and beyond through its programs, research, and community engagement. Established in 1946, the business school was renamed in 2015 in recognition of a $40 million gift from Mike and Marian Ilitch. Thanks to this lead investment, a new state-of-the-art building opened in the heart of Detroit in 2018. For more information, visit https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/ Wayne State University (WSU) is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, MI where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. WSU is one of only two U.S. public universities to hold both the "Highest Research Activity" (R1) and "Community Engagement" designations from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
The TISA department is building a portfolio for the future of technology. The preferred candidate can teach courses in two or more of the following broad areas, shown alphabetically: · Business Analytics and Data Sciences (Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Technical MIS courses) · Cybersecurity (Network security, IoT, AI Security, Risk Analysis and Assessment, Privacy and Security). · Digital Health (Healthcare Analytics, Wearables, Personalized and Precision Medicine, mHealth). · Immersive Technologies (Augmented Reality, Extended Reality, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things (IoT), Metaverse, Robotics Process Automation, Edge Computing). Review of applications will begin immediately. The search will continue until the position is filled. For further inquiries contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs: - Rhoda Joseph Ph.D. (rhoda.joseph@wayne.edu) Professor and Department Chair - Yuxin Zhang Ph.D. (yuxin_zhang@wayne.edu) Assistant Professor.
School/College/Division:
H16 - School of Business Admin
Primary department:
H16 - School of Business Admin
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Office and Classroom environment
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.