Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems - Saunders College of Business

About the role

The Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Business Analytics. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate MIS and/or Business Analytics courses and publishing high quality scholarly research.

The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers. The Saunders College works closely with the business community, which provides research and professional opportunities. The typical teaching schedule is five semester courses per year, with an initial course load of four semester courses per year prior to the attainment of tenure.

We seek candidates whose interests and expertise align with the trajectory of our MIS, Marketing and MS BA&AI program curricula. We acknowledge that AI is rapidly changing the workplace, careers and skills in these domains. Thus, the new hire will play an integral role in defining reshaping our portfolio of programs and developing new courses of interest. Across the programs, the current curricula include coursework in artificial intelligence, business intelligence, statistical analysis, data analytics, database development, data management, and systems analysis & design.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution. Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor who are ABD will be considered, provided the degree is expected to be completed by August 2027.
• Strong research skills and clear potential for scholarly productivity, as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals or by presentations and proceedings at academic conferences.
• Demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to teach effectively.
• Willingness to engage with the business community.

Additional information

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code.

The College

The Saunders College of Business is served by 65 full-time faculty members who value collegiality and teamwork. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers bachelors' degrees in business administration with nine different majors. Graduate programs include an MBA, an Executive MBA, and Masters of Science programs in several disciplines, including Business Analytics & AI. Saunders is ranked #58 for Best Undergraduate Business Programs by US News & World Report 2026 and #2 for MIS program in New York State by College Factual 2026.

The Department

A successful candidate will join the Department of MIS, Marketing, and Digital Business, which houses the MIS and Marketing programs at the undergraduate level and the MS in Business Analytics & AI (MS BA&AI) program at the graduate level. The objective of the recently launched MS BA&AI program is to prepare students to manage the unprecedented amounts of data businesses are creating and to lead in data-driven business environment. In both the MIS and MS BA&AI programs, students develop a strong foundation in data management, business analysis, systems analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling.

The University

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo.

Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT's strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.

How to Apply

Apply online at RIT Careers; go to Job Category, and select Faculty (Regular) to view current openings. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
• A research statement

Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2027

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000

Priority application deadline: Nov 20, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Manlu Liu at () for any questions.

• Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline
• JC_1404 - Assistant Professor, MIS
• Work Location
• On Campus
• Compensation $140,000-$150,000
• Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Research Statement, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Anticipated Start Date
• August 16, 2027
• Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.