Assistant Professor of Information Systems (Cybersecurity Focus)

Assistant Professor

Job Title

Assistant Professor

Department

Information Systems and Analytics Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-09-01

Job Description Summary

Miami University invites applications for the position of Assistant
Professor of Information Systems (Cybersecurity Focus) starting
Fall 2027. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. Current
department faculty members will be talking to interested candidates
at AMCIS.

Job Description

The successful candidate will teach courses in the Information
Systems & Cybersecurity Management (ISCM) program, maintain an
active research agenda that results in publications in top-tier
information systems journals; advise students; provide service to
the institution and profession; and engage with the business
community.

About the Department

The Information Systems & Analytics (ISA) department at Miami
University offers academic programs that integrate the fields of
Information Systems, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management,
and Artificial Intelligence for Business. Our mission is to empower
students with the knowledge and skills to derive insights from
data, use emerging technologies to advance business objectives, and
address emerging cybersecurity challenges. Our department is
composed of approximately 22 dedicated faculty members who foster a
strong culture of collaboration within the Farmer School of
Business, across Miami University, and with industry partners. Our
rigorous academic programs focus on real-world data, experiential
learning, and a project-based curriculum. The ISA Department offers
a major in ISCM with separate tracks in Information Systems and
Cybersecurity Management. Additionally, we offer a Master of
Science in Business Analytics, a major in Business Analytics and
several minors, including Business Analytics, Information Systems,
Cybersecurity Management, and Artificial Intelligence for Business.
We also offer a certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Business
and Cybersecurity Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Doctorate in information systems or a closely related
field by the date of appointment (or must be completed by December
31, 2027, for appointment to a second year), with prior experience
in teaching information systems courses in a business school
environment.

Consideration may be given to candidates with an interest in
research and teaching related to cybersecurity management; previous
research success and/or a promising research pipeline in
cybersecurity; relevant work and leadership experience to advance
our Information Systems & Cybersecurity Management program, and
its alignment with emerging digital and AI-driven business
practices.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness
through recent teaching evaluations,

teaching philosophy, research statement, and graduate
transcripts.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Faculty members will be talking to interested candidates at AMCIS.
Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Joseph Nwankpa
(nwankpjk@miamioh.edu). Screening of applications will begin in
early September 2026 and will continue until the position is
filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or
older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military status, national origin (ancestry),
pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster
parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its
application and admission processes, educational programs and
activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests
for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and
safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html,
which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and
alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This
report also contains information on programs and policies designed
to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this
website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department
at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters
webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law
information.

To apply, visit https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Farmer-School-of-Business/Assistant-Professor_JR104289.

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