Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Technology Management

Applicants are expected to develop and sustain a high-quality research program leading to publications in premier scholarly journals. Teaching responsibilities will include high-quality courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Business. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and flexibility in contributing to the Department’s evolving teaching needs in artificial intelligence, information systems, technology management, and emerging digital technologies. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: This position is part of a broader GWSB cluster hire in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics, which includes faculty positions in Information Systems and Technology Management, Decision Sciences, and Finance. Within this broader initiative, the ISTM Department seeks candidates whose research examines important technological, organizational, economic, or societal questions related to artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and emerging digital technologies. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, generative AI, human-AI interaction, responsible AI, AI-enabled innovation and transformation, and the economic and societal implications of AI. The position is grounded in the Information Systems discipline while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across GWSB.

The Information Systems and Technology Management Department offers a collaborative research environment with faculty interests spanning AI, digital platforms and markets, emerging technologies, organizational agility through IT, e-business, and innovation and entrepreneurship. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in information systems and technology management and contributes to GWSB’s growing portfolio of AI-focused programs, including the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business (MSAIB)., Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the George Washington University offers a distinctive setting for technology research. Faculty benefit from proximity to and opportunities for interaction with researchers, economists, policymakers, international organizations, federal agencies, industry, and a growing technology and innovation ecosystem. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper (additional papers welcome), research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage of the selection process. Only complete applications will be considered. We encourage candidates to apply early to ensure full and timely consideration. ISTM faculty expect to conduct initial interviews with selected candidates at CIST 2026 in San Francisco, CA, and at ICIS 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Wenjing Duan (wduan@gwu.edu). Review of applications will begin October 26, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Department Link: https://business.gwu.edu/about/departments/information-systems-technology-management Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/128790

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Names and Contact Information for References
4. Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants
5. Statement of Teaching and Research Interest

Optional Documents

1. List of Publications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field, completed or expected to be completed by the date of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for research excellence and publication in premier scholarly journals in Information Systems or closely related disciplines, as well as potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels., 1. * Will you have a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field, completed or expected to be completed by the date of appointment?

The Department of Information Systems and Technology Management at the George Washington University School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Information Systems position beginning in Fall 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and an established research record., + No

1. • Can you demonstrate strong potential for research excellence and publication in premier scholarly journals in Information Systems or closely related disciplines + Yes + No
2. • Can you demonstrate potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels? + Yes + No