Information Systems Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

The Department of Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at theAssociate level. The appointment will begin on Fall 2026.

We are seeking an experienced academic professional to join our dynamic and exciting Department of Information Systems. Responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, producing high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals, and participating in university and other service activities.

We are looking for a seasoned researcher with an established, ongoing research agenda generating publications in highly ranked journals in information systems. Strong candidates would also enjoy and excel at online and in-person teaching undergraduate and graduate (master's and PhD level) students as well as advising PhD students in two or more of the following areas:Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, cybersecurity, programming, web development, data communications/networking, systems analysis and design, IS policy/strategy, change management, project management, or database management. An ideal candidate would also be interested in conducting service activities and serving in leadership roles in the department. This position is perfect for a team player who enjoys working with others to enhance the growth and strength of the organization.

The department will be present at ICIS 2025 in December. If you would like to learn more about the position or arrange an informal meeting, please contact Dr. Jason Talaei atatalaeikhoei@unr.eduand include your CV with your message.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Information Systems or a closely related discipline

• Established research agenda evidenced through publications in peer-reviewed journals in information systems

• Evidence of teaching experience at the university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative and service experience at the university level

Compensation Grade

Associate Professor - 9 month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:Salary Schedulesand select Academic Faculty (Nine-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, sick leave, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long term disability along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit:UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career AssistanceProgram

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hiredfaculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.Dual Career Program

Department & College Information

The Department of Information Systems is part of the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, and offers a dynamic, collegial, and collaborative environment dedicated to both faculty and student success. The department provides a rich portfolio of academic programs, including two undergraduate degrees; Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems; and two STEM-designated master's programs: the in-person Master of Information Systems (MIS) with concentrations in Data Analytics and Management, and the Online Master of Business Analytics (MSBA). At the doctoral level, the department offers a Ph.D. in in Information Systems, preparing scholars for impactful research and academic careers. The department is also expanding its curriculum to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across both undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring that students are prepared to lead in data-driven and AI-enabled business environments. Faculty members engage in innovative, high-impact research and actively collaborate across disciplines within the College of Business and across the university. The department currently includes ten full-time faculty members (tenured, tenure-track, and instructional), fostering a vibrant intellectual community that values excellence in research, teaching, and service.

The College of Business at Nevada is accredited by the AACSB for both its business and accounting programs. The College encourages and supports a balanced work environment of scholarship, teaching, service and professional engagement. The college offers strong and cohesive undergraduate and graduate degree programs including master and PhD programs. The college has doctoral programs in Information Systems, Economics, Management and Finance. Faculty from different disciplines in the college work together to study exciting and challenging topics, resulting in interdisciplinary publications and new course content. Faculty in the College of Business also collaborate on research with faculty across the university campus in such diverse areas as medicine, health sciences, computer science and engineering, and political science. Information about the college is available here:https://www.unr.edu/business.

Contact Information

Olivia Allen, Search Coordinator -olivialaurena@unr.edu

Jason Talaei, Search Chair -atalaeikhoei@unr.edu

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents

1) Resume/Vita

2) Cover letter describing your interest in this position, along with your ability to meet the requirements discussed in the job description

3) Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references

4) Teaching evaluation(s) from university-level course(s) (preferably from a course taught in one of the specialty areas listed on the job description)

This posting is open until filled

This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. Initial review of applications will begin as they arrive.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

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About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories.Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visitthe University's website.