Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems - Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY

Job description

The Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Business Analytics. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate MIS and/or Business Analytics courses and publishing high quality scholarly research. The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers. The Saunders College works closely with the business community, which provides research and professional opportunities. The typical teaching schedule is five semester courses per year, with an initial course load of four semester courses per year prior to the attainment of tenure. We seek candidates whose interests and expertise align with the trajectory of our MIS, Marketing and MS BA&AI program curricula. We acknowledge that AI is rapidly changing the workplace, careers and skills in these domains. Thus, the new hire will play an integral role in defining reshaping our portfolio of programs and developing new courses of interest. Across the programs, the current curricula include coursework in artificial intelligence, business intelligence, statistical analysis, data analytics, database development, data management, and systems analysis & design. Required Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution. Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor who are ABD will be considered, provided the degree is expected to be completed by August 2027. Strong research skills and clear potential for scholarly productivity, as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals or by presentations and proceedings at academic conferences. Demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to teach effectively. Willingness to engage with the business community. We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values and honor code . THE COLLEGE The Saunders College of Business is served by 65 full-time faculty members who value collegiality and teamwork. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers bachelors' degrees in business administration with nine different majors. Graduate programs include an MBA, an Executive MBA, and Masters of Science programs in several disciplines, including Business Analytics & AI. Saunders is ranked #58 for Best Undergraduate Business Programs by US News & World Report 2026 and #2 for MIS program in New York State by College Factual 2026. https://www.rit.edu/business/ THE DEPARTMENT A successful candidate will join the Department of MIS, Marketing, and Digital Business, which houses the MIS and Marketing programs at the undergraduate level and the MS in Business Analytics & AI (MS BA&AI) program at the graduate level. The objective of the recently launched MS BA&AI program is to prepare students to manage the unprecedented amounts of data businesses are creating and to lead in data-driven business environment. In both the MIS and MS BA&AI programs, students develop a strong foundation in data management, business analysis, systems analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling. https://www.rit.edu/business/mis-marketing-and-analytics-department THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship pr