Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

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Position Title:Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) -
Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

Job Category:Faculty

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Attention:

The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain
Management (ITSCM) In the College of Business and Economics at the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Seeks an Assistant
Professor.

Job Summary:

The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Programs
(ITSCM) at UW-Whitewater seeks a dedicated educator, scholar and
colleague to join our faculty. This position carries a 24-credit
annual teaching load* with an emphasis on high-impact
instructional practices, student success, research, and
professional service. The successful candidate will be able to
teach courses in Cybersecurity and AI in Business as part of the
offerings in the ITSCM program. The approved standards for
promotion and tenure at the time of initial contract are the
standards that will be used for promotion and tenure. If there are
revisions to department or college standards, a faculty member can
request (in writing to the department chair) to have the revised
standards applied.

The successful candidate will also be able to teach undergraduate
and graduate courses in Information Technology and Business
Analytics. Expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or
data analytics should complement the department’s existing
strengths and connect technology with business applications and
organizational needs.

Workplace Expectations:

• Please see the link below regarding the workplace expectations

at UW-Whitewater. We believe that by adhering to these
expectations, we develop a university community in which all
students, staff and faculty feel valued and supported.

-
UWW Workplace Expectations

Key Job Responsibilities:

Teaching & Instructional Expectations

• Course Load: Deliver 24 credits of instruction per

academic year in Information Technology and Supply Chain Programs
(ITSCM) *Faculty who maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status under
AACSB standards receive up to three credits per semester of release
time to support scholarly productivity and AACSB accreditation
expectations. (
UW-Whitewater Teaching Responsibilities and Workload Policy
)

• Office Hours for Students: Maintain at least eight

office hours for students each week during the academic year. These
office hours for students should be consistent to provide
accessible student support and academic advising/mentoring. For
faculty who teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of
the office hours for students should be proportionate to the
modality of the courses taught unless the department or college has
additional requirements.

• Advising/mentoring: Use Navigate for all

advising/mentoring notes.

• Communication: Maintain professional and timely

responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator
inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email and telephone, generally
within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract,
use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know
who to contact in your absence.

• Administrative Compliance: Ensure the punctual

submission of course syllabi at the start of each term,
ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements (

UWW Syllabi Reqs )..

• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Contribute to an evolving information technology curriculum by

connecting technical concepts with practical business applications.
Faculty may be asked to teach online or hybrid courses and courses
in the evenings or on weekends.

• Accessibility: Select and develop instructional

materials that are Title II (ADA) compliant. All digital
course content, textbooks, and media must be accessible to students
with disabilities to ensure an equitable learning environment.

Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity

• Maintain an active scholarly agenda that contributes to the

field of IT, MIS and Decision Sciences.

• Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications,

conference presentations, or professional exhibitions per
department and college standards.

• Scholarly contributions may include peer-reviewed journal

articles, case studies, books, and book chapters, consistent with
department and College of Business and Economics standards. Pursue
research that advances the discipline and, where appropriate,
involves undergraduate and graduate students.

• Seek opportunities to involve undergraduate or graduate

students in research initiatives.

• Advise and mentor students in scholarly and creative

activities, including undergraduate research and graduate
research.

Service & Engagement

• Participate in departmental, college, and university-level

meetings and committee work.

• Participate in professional and public service.Contribute to

program assessment and development.

• Engage in professional outreach and service that aligns with

the University
Mission Statement and the
Wisconsin Idea .

• Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic

year.

Department:

Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

Information technology is a crucial component of businesses and
organizations across all industries, while supply chain management
is a vast and growing field being shaped by technology and
international competition. These rapidly changing careers require
an aptitude for technology, strong analytical and critical thinking
skills, and the ability to work with people at all levels of an
organization. The Information Technology and Supply Chain
Management Department offers a BBA in Business Analytics, BBA in
Information Technology and a BBA in Operations and Supply
Chain Management. The
Department of ITSCM is one of the seven departments in the
College of
Business and Economics . There are 17 full-time faculty and
staff members supporting approximately 560 undergraduate majors,
minors and certificates with emphases in information technology,
cybersecurity, business analytics and supply chain management. The
Department of ITSCM also serves approximately 76 graduate level
students with an emphasis in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity.
Faculty in IT and SCM also teach in the Doctor of Business
Administration program and regularly serve as dissertation
advisors.

The College of Business and Economics at the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater is the largest AACSB-accredited business
school in the state of Wisconsin. The College enrolls approximately
4,000 business undergraduate students and offers 15 majors and 26
emphases. Nearly 1,000 graduate students are enrolled in a breadth
of online and on-campus programs, including the Master of Business
Administration (with 12 unique emphases, including Master of
Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Data Analytics,
Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Master of
Science in Finance, Master of Science in Education in School
Business Management, Master of Science in Marketing, and the Doctor
of Business Administration.

Faculty Support and Professional Development:

UW-Whitewater embraces the teacher-scholar model. New faculty
receive resources to support a strong start in teaching and
research, including a first-year professional development program
and participation in ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports scholarly
and creative activities and opportunities to seek reassigned time
or other research resources. Faculty and staff may also access
technology transfer and research resources through WiSys.

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual
salary of $120,000.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn
more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review
the
UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in MIS/IS/IT or a

related discipline by the time of appointment. ABD candidates may
apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start
date in August 2027 if not, they will be hired on a one-year
contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed
before January 2028 in advance of their first scheduled
review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching,

experience with Canvas, and a record of scholarly achievement.

• Evidence of effective postsecondary teaching, scholarly

research, or relevant professional experience in cybersecurity,
artificial intelligence, data analytics, or related information
technology areas.

• Applied experience may be demonstrated through professional

practice, projects, or industry certifications. Ability to connect
these areas to business needs is especially welcome

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse

socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in

following applicable safety rules and regulations including
necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This
includes online submission of the following documents. If
submitting more than five application materials, you'll need to
combine files prior to uploading and label with an appropriate
name.

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (for example, courses taught

and teaching evaluations)

• Curriculum Vita
• Names and contact information for three professional references

(letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)

• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts

will be required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are
unable to complete the application online due to a disability or
system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu .

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Prof. Alana
Platt platta@uww.edu

Prof. Platt is the search committee chair for Information
Technology and Supply Chain Management and may also be reached at
262-472-1258.

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by December 4th, 2026, are ensured
full consideration. Applications received after that date may be
given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The
most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the
next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in
southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class,
affordable higher education programs to more students than
neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin
System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted
to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and
Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and
academic programs — online and in person — from associate to
doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability,
inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately
one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many
areas, especially business and education. The campus and community
embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts
and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship
athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent
of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students
with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee,
Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and
commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both
Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous
visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college
community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area
residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus
is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock
River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus
Universities of Wisconsin ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate
in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In
response to a public records request, the University will not
reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in
writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate
will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System
Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin
Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater
requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of
employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire,
whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently
under investigation for, or left employment during an active
investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or
sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks,
these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also
be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees
be active participants in following applicable safety rules and
regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime
statistics/annual Security Report, see
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a
paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at
262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.