Information Systems Faculty

About the role

Welcome to VCU where we don't just prepare for the future - we build it. As one of the nation's most innovative public R1 research universities, VCU brings together learning, discovery, creativity, service, and impact in ways few institutions can match. Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, VCU is a premier urban research university where bold ideas are encouraged, disciplinary boundaries are crossed, and ambitious scholars find the resources and community to turn vision into reality. We are seeking an accomplished faculty member and leader to join the Information Systems Department at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The ideal candidate will bring a bold research vision at the intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and healthcare systems. The successful candidate will be an exceptional scholar and visionary whose impactful scholarship attracts top talent and inspires students. This is an opportunity for someone who sees possibilities rather than constraints and who is energized by building new capacity. At VCU, you will join a community that embraces excellence, rewards innovation, and supports ambitious ideas. Your success will be backed by meaningful institutional investment, competitive compensation, strong benefits, and supportive, motivated colleagues. We value differing perspectives and believe the most significant breakthroughs happen when talented people come together around a shared purpose. If you are looking for a platform to help shape a field, strengthen an institution, and mentor the next generation of scholars and leaders, we invite you to learn more about this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will maintain an internationally recognized research program, produce impactful scholarship, secure external funding and provide intellectual leadership in transdisciplinary research involving artificial intelligence, digital technologies and healthcare systems and markets. The role offers opportunities to shape the School’s strategic research agenda, develop cross-campus initiatives and expand research partnerships. The candidate will build collaborations across the School of Business, VCU Health and other university units; mentor junior faculty and doctoral students; teach information systems courses; contribute to curriculum development; and provide academic and professional service. Through research, collaboration and leadership, the successful candidate will contribute substantially to the School’s national and international academic reputation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. and an internationally recognized research program in information systems that integrates artificial intelligence and advanced analytics within healthcare systems;
• A record of publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the candidate’s career stage;
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with faculty, staff and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to doing so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of pursuing or securing external research funding, or demonstrated potential to do so;
• Evidence of excellence or strong potential in teaching, mentoring, academic leadership and professional service;
• Demonstrated success or strong potential in collaborative transdisciplinary research;
• Established or emerging partnerships with healthcare organizations, public agencies, community organizations or industry;
• The ability to work productively in a collaborative and transdisciplinary academic environment.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Pay

Salary Range: $310,000 - $340,000

Schedule

9 months