Assistant Professor of Information Systems - Department of Systems and Operations Management 27-04

Assistant Professor of Information Systems - Department of Systems and Operations Management #27-04 Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Faculty Hire Number: 27-06 Rank: Assistant Professor - Information Systems Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2027 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Anticipated Hiring Range: $140,000 to $158,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls more than 37,000 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. For more information about the University, visit: About the College: For more information about the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, see: About the Department: For more information about the Department of Systems and Operations Management, see: Position: The Department of Systems and Operations Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Information Systems at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach related to Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and AI Governance, and have research interests in Information Systems. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service. Required Qualifications Doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field from an accredited institution by August 19, 2027. Evidence of effective teaching experience or potential for teaching at the college or university-level teaching experience both online and in-person. Evidence of or clear potential for successful scholarly research in Information Systems. Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body. At the time of appointment, candidates must meet current AACSB International standards for classification as Scholarly Academic (SA) and must continue to maintain this classification throughout their tenure. Preferred Qualifications Research experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience that adopts inclusive approaches to mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. Evidence of or clear potential for using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students. Evidence of or clear potential for creating a student-centered learning environment. Prior teaching experience in Information Systems. Evidence of or clear potential for teaching Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and AI Governance beyond other Information Systems courses. Evidence of or clear potential for producing successful quality research work in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and AI Governance. Evidence of relevant professional or business experience in the field and/or relationships with the business/industry. Application Deadline Preferred application deadline is October 30, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled. Citizenship and Work Authorization At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. H-1B Sponsorship Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. General Information In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. Mandated Reporter The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Background Check A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Out-of-State Employment Policy In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Systems and Operations Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clay Today