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University of Utah

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Lecturer) in Information Syst

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Professor (Lecturer)

Department

01286 - OIS Operations & Info Systems

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin

07/01/2026

Details

The

Operations and Information Systems ( OIS ) Department

at the

David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah

is seeking applicants for a

full-time career-line (non-tenure track) faculty position in Information Systems

at the rank of

Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Professor (Lecturer)

, depending on qualifications.

Position Overview Career-line faculty at the Eccles School are vital contributors to the teaching and service mission of the department. The primary responsibilities of this position include

teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, recruiting and advising students, supporting student learning and success, and engaging in departmental and school-level service.

Faculty may also participate in

research projects

and

practice-oriented student collaborations

, depending on background and interest.

Required Qualifications

A graduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

A PhD in Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred, but substantial professional experience may be considered as a substitute.

Desired Qualifications We seek candidates with:

University-level teaching experience

with strong

teaching evaluations .

Demonstrated skill in

curriculum design, instructional innovation, and student engagement .

Technical proficiency

in areas such as:

Programming (e.g., Python)

Systems analysis and design

Database fundamentals and SQL

Web application development

Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications

Business analytics and data visualization

Professional experience in information systems and strong

industry or academic networks .

Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities .

Someone who is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups.

A willingness to

support student clubs, manage IT-related competitions, and promote departmental programs.

Potential for

future leadership contributions

within the department or school.

Opportunities Information Systems faculty at the David Eccles School are highly research-active and deeply engaged with industry partners. Career-line faculty enjoy opportunities to

collaborate on applied research studies, mentor students on practice-oriented projects, and connect with Utah’s thriving technology ecosystem .

Application Materials Applicants should provide:

A cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Curriculum vitae.

Evidence of teaching by uploading a teaching statement. You can also upload your teaching evaluations but those are optional.

Contact information for at least three references who can provide strong recommendations.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affidavit Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date

10/17/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN01426CF

Type

Faculty

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