Assistant Professor – Management Information Systems

About the Opportunity
The Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) Division at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (UBC), invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Management Information Systems at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is an excellent opportunity for scholars seeking to join one of the world’s top business schools, located in one of the most desirable cities globally.

Qualifications
Applicants should hold, or be near completion of, a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field. We welcome outstanding candidates with a proven or emerging record of research excellence and teaching effectiveness. Applicants currently holding faculty positions at other institutions are also encouraged to apply.

Role & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Develop and maintain a high-impact research program in Management Information Systems.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as cybersecurity, IT project management, database management systems, business programming, analytics, artificial intelligence, and other relevant MIS topics.
• Contribute to curriculum development, student mentorship, and service activities within the MIS Group and Sauder School of Business.
• Support the growth of the Business Technology Management and Business Analytics programs.

Salary & Appointment

• Start Date: July 1, 2026 (subject to budget approval)
• Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 per annum

Why Join UBC Sauder
UBC consistently ranks among the top 30 universities worldwide, offering access to an engaged, high-achieving, and diverse student body. Vancouver, with a population of 2.5 million, is a multicultural coastal city surrounded by mountains and the Pacific Ocean, just two hours from Whistler and Seattle. It is regularly rated as one of the best places to live in the world.

Application Instructions
Please submit the following in a single PDF named LastnameFirstname.pdf (e.g., SmithJohn.pdf) to debra.harris@sauder.ubc.ca with the subject line Information Systems Faculty Position:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in UBC Sauder
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement and two research papers
• Teaching statement and record of teaching evaluations (if available)
• Names of three references (letters to be sent directly by referees)

Reference letters must be sent separately by the letter writers. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom or at the Conference on Information Systems and Technology.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

Equity & Inclusion Statement
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. We encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia, including those marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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