Assistant Professor, Information Systems, Department of OBAIS, Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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As part of a thriving, top-25 research university in a city with many Fortune 500 companies, the Lindner College of Business delivers academic excellence with an emphasis on experiential learning in a multi-disciplinary environment, adding real-world value to students and the communities they serve. The brand new, 225,000-square-foot facility opened in Fall 2019 firmly positions Lindner among the nation’s best business schools with high growth potential.

The college enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students and provides them with unique opportunities to build professional experience, and leadership skills through co-operative education, internships, field-study research and cross-disciplinary studios. In living and breathing this promise every day, we provide a truly unique educational experience for our students. UC’s Center for Business Analytics serves organizations’ analytics and information systems needs to be best-in-class in data-driven decision making. The Center brings together academia and practice by connecting faculty and students with member companies through symposiums, training, and problem-solving including student projects and internships. The Lindner College of Business also recently launched the Applied AI Lab, which is focused on supporting the development of generative AI expertise within Lindner and the Cincinnati business community.

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Job Overview

The Department of Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems (OBAIS) in the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on Information Systems (IS). The review of applications will begin immediately and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Desired start date is August 2026.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research in Information Systems and related topics which is suitable for publication in leading Information Systems Journals (e.g. Information Systems Research, Management Information Systems Quarterly, etc.).
• Teach Information Systems and related courses at the doctoral, graduate and undergraduate levels in subjects such as but not limited to: Systems Analysis and Design, AI in Business, IS Security, Cloud Computing, Data Management & Systems, and AI driven Application Development.
• Engage in Institutional Building by actively participating on departmental and college initiatives and committees such as but not limited to research brown-bag organization committee, programs committee, and maintaining an active professional service record in the field of Information Systems such as peer reviewing for journals and participating in organization of Information Systems research sessions/events at Lindner.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior to the date of appointment, must have a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field of business administration.

Application Process

Create applicant profile in Success Factors. Attach the following documents to your application.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• List of references: Please provide 3 names and contact information. Should we move forward with your application reference letters will be requested at a later date.
• Statement of (a) research philosophy & (b) teaching philosophy (Submit the two statements as one PDF file)
• Summary of teaching evaluations (if applicable)
• Sample papers/publications (if applicable)

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OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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