Associate or Full Professor of Computer Information Systems

Position Overview
Colorado State University’s College of Business invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Computer Information Systems. The appointment will be at the Associate or Full Professor level. This is a leading opportunity for those seeking business faculty jobs or business school faculty jobs with a focus on information systems, technology, and business administration. The anticipated start date is August 2026. The annual salary range is $170,000 to $240,000, commensurate with rank and experience.

About the Department and College
The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS), established in 1964, is among the first of its kind in the U.S. It includes twelve full-time faculty members and serves approximately 400 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. The Master of Computer Information Systems (MCIS) program is recognized as a top 20 program nationally and is delivered both on campus and online using advanced lecture capture technology. The College of Business at CSU is AACSB-accredited and widely recognized for access, excellence, and community impact. Recent honors include the Financial Times "Best Business School" award and a top-10 global Impact MBA ranking by Corporate Knights.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver courses in Computer Information Systems for undergraduate and graduate business students (40% of time).
• Design, analyze, and publish research in premier scholarly journals in Information Systems or related fields (50% of time).
• Serve the department, college, university, and discipline through committee work and leadership roles (10% of time).

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to publish in high-quality scholarly journals.
• For Associate Professor: Evidence of research productivity, teaching effectiveness, and an active research pipeline.
• For Full Professor: A sustained record of impactful publications and leadership in the field, consistent teaching excellence, mentorship experience, and significant service contributions.
• Preferred experience includes teaching and developing courses in emerging IS areas such as cybersecurity, data management, analytics, machine learning, or AI.

Work Environment and Benefits
This position is based in-person at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, Colorado—a city regularly ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. CSU offers a collaborative workplace, a supportive environment for research, and a competitive benefits package. Explore the full range of employee benefits, compensation details, and life in Fort Collins using the university’s online resources.

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter indicating interest and fit for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• A summary of recent teaching effectiveness (up to 3 pages).
• Contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without prior notification).

To ensure full consideration, apply by September 15, 2025, at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/162451. Direct confidential inquiries to Dr. Hamed Qahri-Saremi at Hamed.Qahri-Saremi@colostate.edu. Application materials for finalists may be reviewed by the CIS department faculty. If you require accommodations or assistance with the search process, please reach out to the contact provided.

Background Check Policy
All finalists will undergo a pre-employment criminal background check. Background checks may include criminal history, sex offender registry, financial and educational verification, or other reviews as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

Important Application Note
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Contact
For questions about the position or application process, contact Dr. Hamed Qahri-Saremi at Hamed.Qahri-Saremi@colostate.edu.

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