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Posting Details

Job Title Assistant Professor, Information Systems

Division Divison of Academic Affairs

Department Department of Information Science and Systems

Work Status Full Time

Position Category Faculty

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

FLSA

Pay Range

Salary Range Assistant Professor: $75,000 to $120,00 based on discipline

Fund Source State Support

Job Summary

The Earl G Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the Department of Information Science and Systems at Assistant level with specialization in Data Analytics applied in the business domain, beginning in August 2026. The faculty will serve as a member of the newly formed Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research (CDASGR) with 50% responsibilities to the Center and 50% to the Department. Along with other faculty responsibilities, the faculty is expected to teach 2 courses per semester during the initial two years and based on productivity, continue with that teaching load. The Center aims to study and support research into emerging technological, socio-behavioral, and attitudes towards eSports, sports wagering, problem gambling and business development trends to inform esports and gaming public policy and regulation. A startup package will be provided to the faculty.

Job Duties

This faculty position will serve the mission of Morgan State University and the Earl G Graves School of Business and Management through the activities of teaching, intellectual contributions and service. The person holding this position will be responsible for developing and teaching online and face-to-face undergraduate and graduate level courses in data analytics, information systems and/or project management. The candidate will conduct research and write and obtain grants in Data Analytics/Data Science/Sports Gaming/Information Systems leading to publishing in refereed journals and presenting the research in local and national conferences and serve as a member of professional organizations. The faculty will share their expertise in local seminars and conferences to meet the mission of the Center. The candidate will participate in Department, School and University committees. Teaching assignments will include courses in our Masters program in Data Analytics and Visualization, doctoral and undergraduate courses in Data Visualization, Data Analytics, and depending on background and qualifications, may include courses in computer literacy, management information systems, computer networks, cybersecurity, systems analysis and design, project management, supply chain management, and enterprise information systems (SAP). As a member of the CDASGR Center faculty, engagement in multidisciplinary work with faculty with very diverse backgrounds is anticipated.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

The candidate must be very conversant with Data Analytics and Visualization tools and processes.

Required Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate (by August 2026) in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Science, Decision Sciences, Operations Research, or related disciplines with research experience in supporting data analytics at the enterprise and systems level. The candidate should have a demonstrated record of quality research and the potential for excellence in teaching. Prior work experiences that use related skills are desirable, though not necessary.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00235

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 07/22/2025

Best Consideration Date 10/16/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio of examples of research accomplishments
• Unofficial Graduate transcript (initially, unofficial transcripts will be acceptable)
• Letter of Interest /Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• List contact information for three references in the Reference Page of your application

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Diversity In Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Insight to Diversity
2. * Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please describe the attributes that will make you a strong candidate for this position (Open Ended Question)
4. * Briefly list your area(s) of research or teaching expertise. (Open Ended Question)
5. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee?Are you a current, past or retired State employee?If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency.If not applicable, put N/A. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio
2. Certification
3. Research Philosophy
4. Supporting Document