University of Oklahoma

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems - Tenure Track

University of Oklahoma$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in MIS or closely related discipline, or on track to complete by May 31, 2026.
  • ABD candidates and early career faculty (1-2 years post-PhD) encouraged to apply.
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching.
  • Alignment of research interests with division's focus areas preferred.
  • Prepared to teach at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality research in Management Information Systems.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in MIS.
  • Mentor graduate students and support their research.
  • Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on curriculum development.
  • Engage in service activities within the department and broader university community.

Benefits

  • Access to substantial research funding opportunities.
  • Engagement with a strong academic and business community.
  • Support from an active Department with numerous scholarships for students.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and recognition as an MIS faculty member.
  • Membership in an R1 Research University with a vibrant intellectual environment.
Full Job Description
Description

The University of Oklahoma (OU), invites applications to fill two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the MIS division starting in the Fall of 2026. Our strong programs in the MIS division build on a history of excellence, distinguished faculty members, and an active industry partnership. The division offers an undergraduate major and minor in MIS, graduate in-person and online programs focused on Business Analytics, and a Ph.D. degree. It operates the Center for MIS Studies (CMISS), an industry-academic partnership through which faculty and business partners collaborate on research and curriculum development. The division has an active MIS Student Association, provides sizable student scholarships annually, and enjoys strong support from the university and industry partners. Faculty members are world-renowned, engaged in thriving research programs, generate external research funding, hold leadership positions in leading journals and conferences, and are outstanding teachers. Many opportunities exist for professional growth and recognition as MIS faculty and member of OU's Michael F. Price College of Business. The University of Oklahoma is classified as a R1, Very High Research University, by the Carnegie Foundation, generates large amounts of research funding, and has a growing number of endowed faculty chairs and professorships. Norman, where the main campus is located, is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside of Oklahoma City, and close to other major cities.

For more information about our MIS Division, please visit http://price.ou.edu/mis

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in MIS or a closely related discipline, or be on track to complete their PhD by May 31, 2026. ABD candidates and faculty in the early stages of their academic careers (within 1-2 years post-PhD) are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate strong potential for excellence in both research and teaching. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests align with the division's focus areas and who are prepared to teach at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their application materials - CV, research plan, teaching plan including teaching evaluations, copies of 1-2 papers, and names of three references at apply.interfolio.com/171749.

The cover letter may address examples of the candidate's approach to research, teaching, service, and graduate student mentorship. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. The screening will begin on September 11, 2025. The search committee will reach out to candidates who best meet the position requirements. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Please reach out to Alexandra Durcikova ([email protected]) if there are issues in submitting your application.

About University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2018 the university had 31,250 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 3,000 faculty members, the school offers 152 baccalaureate programs, 160 master's programs, 75 doctorate programs, and 20 majors at the first professional level.
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