Assistant Professor

The Assistant Professor position is responsible for carrying out the teaching, research and service mission of the department. The current teaching load for research-active faculty is 10 semester credits per academic year. The teaching assignments can be at both the undergraduate and graduate level with a mixture of managerial and technical courses. The department has a core teaching presence in all programs: undergraduate, full and part-time MBA, Masters in Business Analytics, and executive education. There is also an expectation of advising at the PhD level. On the research mission, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a strong research program that contributes to the IS discipline. The chosen candidate will also be expected to take part in a range of departmental, school, and university service activities commensurate with rank.

This is an entry-level tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a strong research program and earned a doctorate in information systems or a related field with demonstrated IS competence. The doctorate must be completed by August 23, 2027, or before the appointment date (whichever comes first).

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate potential for a strong research program with publication(s) and work-in-progress in leading information systems journals and related disciplinary outlets; excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; interest in doctoral advising; and commitment to departmental, school, and professional service.

The University of Minnesota is well known as one of the founding schools for the MIS discipline and is home to the MIS Quarterly. The new faculty member will benefit from the research and outreach activities of the Management Information Systems Research Center, the Carlson Analytics Lab, and the Analytics for Good Institute.

The Information and Decision Sciences Department has 15 tenured and tenure-track faculty. The department conducts research and teaches across information systems, business analytics, and artificial intelligence, with particular strengths in AI and machine learning, human-AI collaboration and algorithmic decision-making, recommender systems and personalization, causal inference and experimentation, digital platforms and online communities, data privacy and trustworthy AI, health information technology, and the economic, social and organizational impacts of digital technologies. The department is home to the M.S. in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MSBAi) program and online Master of Applied Business Analytics (MABA) program. At the undergraduate level, the department offers the Management Information Systems (MIS) major and minor, the Business Analytics minor, and the Business Analytics co-major. There is an active doctoral program in information systems with 12 students in residence. The department's Management Information Systems program is ranked 5th in the nation at the undergraduate level and 7th in the nation at the MBA level (U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025). The M.S. in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MSBAi) program is ranked 13th among U.S. programs and 5th among U.S. public universities by the 2026 QS Business Master's Rankings in Business Analytics. Visit our website for more information on the department.

Pay Range: $205,000 to $220,000 depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Tenure-Track Faculty

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

The following required materials must be attached to your online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A list of courses taught and course evaluations
• A statement of research and teaching interests
• A document listing reference names and e-mail addresses
• Best three published or working papers

Additional materials may be requested from candidates at a future date.

In addition to the electronically submitted materials, applicants are asked to arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the department.
The letters of recommendation must be on letterhead and in PDF format and should be sent directly to idscadmin@umn.edu.

Application Deadline:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 10, 2026 and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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