Assistant Professor - Management Information Systems in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Assistant Professor - Management Information SystemsPosting Number req38095
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department ASM Mrkting Info Decision Sci MIDS (039E)
Academic Location Anderson School of Management
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

The Department of Marketing, Information Systems, and Decision Sciences (MIDS) within the Ellis School of Business Leadership (formerly Anderson School of Management) at the University of New Mexico is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Management Information Systems (preferably in Cybersecurity), with an anticipated start date of August 2027.

The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership (Ellis) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and is one of the few in the world to attain both an Accounting and Business Accreditation from AACSB. We offer BBA and MBA degrees in eight active concentrations as well as an Executive MBA for working professionals. With over 27,000 alumni, Ellis alums can be found having an impact in their communities all over the world. Ellis emphasizes collaborative student interaction, active adult learning, team experiences, and scholarship that draw upon a variety of methodologies and subject areas.

New Mexico represents a wide range of perspectives with a rich cultural heritage. The richness of our community is demonstrated both internally ( http://www.unm.edu/welcome/ ) and within the city ( https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ ) and state ( https://www.newmexico.org/ ). The University of New Mexico seeks highly qualified faculty who can contribute to the University's mission and values and continue to build the excellent research and teaching climate of Ellis School of Business Leadership. The MIDS Department faculty supports existing BBA and MBA programs, including concentrations in MIS, and an MS in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics. Teaching responsibilities for this position include undergraduate and graduate courses in Management Information Systems (preferably in Cybersecurity).

The Marketing, Information Systems, and Decision Sciences group is a small, cohesive group seeking colleagues who demonstrate a willingness to make a commitment to maintaining and building a strong MIS area within the Ellis School of Business Leadership.

For information about the Ellis School of Business Leadership and the Marketing, Information Systems, and Decision Sciences faculty, see www.business.unm.edu .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess an earned doctorate or have a strong prospect for completing a doctorate in Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a closely related field from an accredited institution by August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of or promise of a significant program of research and scholarship in cybersecurity and/or Management Information Systems
• Evidence of excellence or promise of achieving excellence in teaching MIS core and elective courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with emphasis on cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching MIS core and elective courses, such as Cybersecurity, Databases, Programming, Network & Systems Administration, and Systems Analysis & Design, as well as other core/elective MIS courses as needed.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching online.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the universitys mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Each applicant will be instructed to provide:

• A cover letter indicating the candidates interests, goals, and qualifications for the position, elaborating on the preferred qualifications. Applicants who have not yet defended their PhD dissertation will be asked to include an anticipated timeline for completion of their PhD.
• A complete and up-to-date curriculum vita.
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• Transcripts of all graduate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted).
• Names and contact information of three to five professional references.
• Sample articles/publications.
• Syllabi of course(s) taught (and sample instructional materials).
• Aggregate summaries of instructor evaluations or other evidence of excellence in teaching.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 10/29/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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