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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Computer Information Systems, Assistant Professor - **Company:** Cal Poly Pomona - **Location:** Pomona, CA, United States - **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $136,008.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Information Systems, Data Mining, Web Development, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology, Virtual Agents - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.chronicle.com/apply/38036591/computer-information-systems-assistant-professor?LinkSource=JobDetails ## About the Role * Academic and/or industry experience in at least one area of Artificial Intelligence applications for business, such as Agentic AI, Large Language Models, Generative AI. * Ph.D. in Information Systems or closely related discipline from an accredited university, AACSB preferred. A terminal degree must be earned by the start of the appointment. * Demonstrated evidence of or commitment to research resulting in peer-reviewed journal publications. Candidates with doctorate conferred more than 5 years ago must have at least two peer reviewed journal articles within the past five years. * Candidates with experience in higher education must show evidence of teaching excellence. * A teaching philosophy statement., * Academic and/or industry experience in one or more of the following areas: Big Data Analytics, Data Mining, Client/Server Web Development ## Description Position description: We are seeking a candidate for tenure-track position of Assistant Professor to begin during the Fall Semester of 2027. The qualified candidates will have teaching, research, or industry work experience in the area of Artificial Intelligence applications for business. Additional desired areas of consideration include Big Data Analytics, Data Mining, and Client- or Server-side Web Development. The responsibilities for this position include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, developing AI related course(s), conducting research leading to peer-reviewed publications, and service contributions to the CIS Department, the College of Business Administration, and the university. Applicants who have relevant working experience or demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply., * Official or unofficial transcript for each degree; * Teaching evaluations from the most recent year, if available * A teaching philosophy statement; and * The names and contact information for three individuals that can serve as references. Finalists for the position will: * be required to provide official transcript for each degree before the on-campus interview; * be required to provide three recent letters of reference. Please direct inquiries to huishi@cpp.edu. The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 11, 2026., A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Out of State Employment: In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities. Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. International Candidates: Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel. Clery Act: In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report. EEO Statement: This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. 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