DescriptionThe University of Montana, Management Information Systems (MIS), within the College of Business, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.
Responsibilities: - Teach at both undergraduate and master's levels
- Maintain an active research agenda
- Engage in professional and service activities
Position Details- Tenurable Faculty: Management Information Systems
- Title: Assistant Professor
- Schedule: Full time, academic year
- Salary: $120,000-$130,000 (salary depends on qualifications and experience)
- Benefits: Medical Insurance, Mandatory Retirement Contribution, Professional Development, Partial Tuition Waiver, Wellness Program
- Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required and elective courses.
Qualifications- Ph.D. in a business or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution with a primary focus in the area of MIS or Cybersecurity
- Knowledge of cybersecurity
- Teaching experience or interest includes both Cybersecurity and MIS core classes
- Demonstrated potential to publish a record of recent peer-reviewed journal publications in field of expertise
- An active, ongoing research agenda, with preference given to research in information security
- Excellent written and oral communication
Preferred Qualifications:- Ph.D. from a school accredited by AACSB International (e.g., MIS, IS, or equivalent)
- Teaching quality demonstrated by recent teaching evaluations and/or awards
- Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of a wide range of students (e.g., Native Americans, first-generation college students, non-traditional aged students, military veterans)
- Relevant professional experience in information systems, information technology, advisory/consulting services, or cybersecurity
- Demonstrated ability to engage the business community
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting positive student career outcomes
Application Instructions Priority Application Date: December 13, 2026 09:59pm mountain time
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.
Required Application Materials: - Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
- Three (3) professional references: names and contact information
- Graduate Transcripts
