Assistant Professor of Business

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Assistant Professor Position in Information Systems

The UCI Paul Merage School of Business is seeking candidates to fill one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Information Systems area to begin as early as July 1, 2025.

You will be expected to teach across all programs (undergraduate, master’s and doctoral), some of which may occur at night and/or on weekends, including summers. You may be asked to develop an on-line or hybrid course consistent with the School's objectives and teaching needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking individuals with a commitment to excellence in research and teaching in Information Systems. A Ph.D. in Information Systems, or other relevant discipline is required (Ph.D. must be completed by September 2025). We especially encourage applications from those who can contribute to our strategy of leadership in the digital age and to inclusive excellence. While we invite applications in all related areas, we are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching address relevant topics in Information Systems, particularly AI.

About the Information Systems Area
The Information Systems faculty have long been recognized for their research and scholarship. The School places its Ph.D. student graduates in the best research universities, and its MBA and MSBA (MS in Business Analytics) programs are highly ranked based on their reputation for preparing students for successful careers in the age of AI.

About the Paul Merage School of Business
The successful candidate will join a dynamic business school located in the heart of Southern California’s thriving business community. The Merage Full-Time MBA program is ranked #27 in the US by the Financial Times. New hires will have opportunities to teach across a multitude of programs (undergraduate, graduate), both night and/or on weekends, including summers. Successful candidates may be expected to develop on-line or hybrid courses consistent with the School's objectives and teaching needs.

Our programs also strive to fully represent our professional community, continually searching for applicants with different backgrounds to enrich the educational experience. Merage School faculty are actively involved in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, supporting the new Black Management Association and the School’s Latinx Initiative. The Financial Times ranks the Merage School #1 in number of female faculty.

The School also houses seven faculty-led Centers of Excellence which serve as a bridge between the Merage School and the local business community: the Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Center for Digital Transformation, the Center for Global Leadership, the Center for Health Care Management and Policy, the Todd and Lisa Halbrook Center for Investment and Wealth Management, the Center for Real Estate, and the UCI Long US-China Institute.

For information about the University of California, Irvine and The Paul Merage School of Business, learn more at http://www.merage.uci.edu/.

SALARY:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 3 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kpPDKafR0wSKhCX7fJJoM3rck__EAc02/view].

A reasonable estimated salary range for the Assistant Professor position is $190,000 - $200,000 inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, visit UC Irvine’s RECRUIT at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09384

Applicants must complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) Statement of Research
(3) Statement of Teaching (including evidence of teaching quality)
(4) Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence
(5) Publications and/or working papers
(6) Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination Declaration Form

DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For priority consideration, please submit your application by December 15, 2024.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:

Academic Personnel Analyst
The Paul Merage School of Business
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-3125
FacultyRecruitment@merage.uci.edu

Unit: https://merage.uci.edu/employment

A Ph.D. in Information Systems, or other relevant discipline is required (Ph.D. must be completed by September 2025).

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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.