Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA)

Position Title:

Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA)

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Professor. The position includes an endowed chair for a distinguished candidate with an exceptional record of research excellence and leadership in Information Systems and Business Analytics.

The position holder will demonstrate the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program that contributes to leading journals in MIS and related fields, demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, provide leadership in advancing the department's research and academic reputation, and fulfill normal service expectations.

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment beginning August 16, 2027. A later start date may also be considered. Initial review of applications will begin on September 30, 2026, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

The position holder will conduct high-impact scholarly research suitable for publication in leading MIS journals such as Information Systems Research, Management Information Systems Quarterly, and The Journal of Management Information Systems. The holder will also be expected to contribute to mentoring Ph.D. students, and teaching ISBA-related courses at the Ph.D. level, as well as undergraduate or Master's levels.

In addition, the position holder is expected to play a key role in advancing the department's research reputation through collaboration, mentorship, and leadership, helping to further enhance the department's national and international standing in ISBA research and education.

The appointment also carries the expectation of typical institutional and professional service for the rank of Professor.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in MIS or a closely related field

• An outstanding record of scholarship, eligible for a tenured position at Iowa State University

• An established and active record of publishing research in top-tier IS journals such as Information Systems Research, Management Information Systems Quarterly, and The Journal of Management Information Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An influential scholarly reputation, as evidenced by scholarly citations and service to the profession

• An active research pipeline, including papers targeted or invited for revision at premier journals

• Experience in mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students

• Experience as a full-time, tenure track or tenured faculty member

• A record of effective teaching of ISBA-related courses

Department/Program & College Description:

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement.

With the largest undergraduate business program in the state of Iowa and nationally ranked graduate programs, the Ivy College of Business is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory. We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.

The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.

The faculty in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics are active in their field. They have published in premier journals such as Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, Journal of Management Information Systems, Management Science, the Journal of the Association for Information Systems, and Decision Sciences Journal. They serve or have served as editors, associate editors, and members of editorial boards for leading information systems journals. ISBA faculty have received doctorates from premier programs such as Arizona, Carnegie Mellon, Indiana, Northwestern University, and UT Dallas. ISBA faculty have active research projects in business analytics, cybersecurity, healthcare, IT strategy, artificial intelligence, and other IS and analytic areas. Ph.D. students graduating from the ISBA department have been placed at schools such as Notre Dame, Alabama, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, University of Cincinnati, and Florida Atlantic University.

Department Unit/Website:

www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/information-systems-and-business-analytics/  

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before September 30, 2026.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

July 15, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R19605

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.