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# Assistant Professor, School of Information Systems & Technology

- **Company:** San Jose State University
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $134,520 - $141,246
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Learning Management Systems, Data Security
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careersingovernment.com/job/3206563/assistant-professor/

## About the Role

* A PhD in Management Information Systems, Information Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution
 * Applicant must be qualified as a scholarly academic (SA) according to AACSB standards
 * Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

 * Ability to teach a variety of traditional IS courses
 * Expertise in Python, R, Data Analytics / Visualization, Project Management or Artificial Intelligence (AI)
 * Collegial, cooperative and collaborative work style
 * Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills
 * Demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service excellence

## Description

The School of Information Systems & Technology at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Information Systems position to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will be able to teach in our MIS curriculum which includes traditional core courses such as Systems Analysis & Design, Fundamentals of MIS, and Business Programming, as well as electives in emerging topics such as Data Analytics & Visualization and Artificial Intelligence (AI). They will also be able to engage actively in research on IS-related topics, demonstrated by conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications, and will be expected to support the school, the college, and the university through service activities., * Maintain ongoing research activity providing valued contributions relevant to the IS academic community, including peer-reviewed journal papers and conference proceedings.

 * Deliver engaging, relevant, and timely learning experiences that contribute meaningfully to our students' professional readiness for high-impact careers in IS.
 * Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
 * Organize classes within the university policy guidelines and use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
 * Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents [departments may specify length of items below (e.g. 2 pages)]:

 * letter of interest
 * curriculum vitae
 * institutional excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest)
 * statement of teaching interests/philosophy
 * research plans
 * three reference letters

Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Dr. Timothy Hill timothy.hill@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to California Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world - San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at