A Business Professor teaches foundational business ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the business curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
Cox School of Business Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in Information Technology & Operations Management (
Position Number:
049906) SMU's Cox School of Business invites applications for non-tenure track full-time position (049906) in the Information Technology & Operations Management (ITOM) Department. Competitive applicants should have a Ph.D. in Information Systems (or a related field such as Computer Science, Management Science and Operations Research), or extensive business experience, an established record of high-quality teaching, and demonstrated contributions to the field or industry. Faculty will be expected to teach 18 credit hours per year, participate in university service and to deliver high-quality instruction in courses across the School's undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, which include online teaching. The position will begin in Fall 2027.
Minimum qualifications:
Graduate degrees in Information Systems (or a related field such as Computer Science, Management Science and Operations Research) or extensive business experience; three-year experience teaching at a university level, preferably at a business school.
Preferred qualifications:
Ph.D. in Information Systems (or a related field such as Computer Science, Management Science and Operations Research) with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence or Data Management; established record of high-quality teaching at a university level; in-person and online teaching experience; demonstrated contributions to the field or industry. Hiring is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Application:
Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, examples of written work, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Priority will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026, although the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The ITOM faculty will conduct initial interviews through Zoom.
Apply at Interfolio https:
//apply.interfolio.com/191598 . Any questions or inquiries may be directed to the ITOM administrative assistant Jill McGinness jmcginness@smu.edu or department chair Sree Bhaskaran at sbhaskar@smu.edu The Cox School is a nationally ranked business school located in Dallas, Texas, a premier business center in the U.S. The School offers a collegial working environment, attractive compensation and benefits, generous faculty support and outstanding facilities. The School has just completed a $140 million expansion and renovation project to create the Miller Quad, the new home of most of the faculty and staff, as well as many of the School's programs. The ITOM Department has well-respected research faculty, who actively publish in top academic journals, participate in national and international conferences, and collaborate with researchers across the globe in both academia and industry. The department provides a unique and exciting environment for both teaching and research and has excellent relations with the corporate and business community. The department is also supported by an advisory board of senior executives of leading companies. Further information about the ITOM department can be found at https://www.smu.edu/cox/academics/information-technology-and-operations-management-department SMU is a private university dedicated to academic excellence. Located in Dallas, SMU maintains a moderate size of about 12,000 students. SMU is designated as a preferred employer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, one of the most prolific high-tech industrial and business centers in the country, and a region well-suited to dual-career couples given the concentration of universities nearby, including TCU, UTD, UTA, and Baylor. Dallas' quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living, upscale apartments and homes within walking distance of campus, the opportunity to live in the city or out in the country with a relatively short commute, and the availability of both mass transit systems and plentiful on-campus parking. SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
