Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA)

Position Title

The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Professor.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The position includes an endowed chair for a distinguished candidate with an exceptional record of research excellence and leadership in Information Systems and Business Analytics. The position holder will demonstrate the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program that contributes to leading journals in MIS and related fields, demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, provide leadership in advancing the department's research and academic reputation, and fulfill normal service expectations. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment beginning August 16, 2027. A later start date may also be considered. Initial review of applications will begin on September 30, 2026, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in MIS or a closely related field
• An outstanding record of scholarship, eligible for a tenured position at Iowa State University
• An established and active record of publishing research in top-tier IS journals such as Information Systems Research, Management Information Systems Quarterly, and The Journal of Management Information Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• An influential scholarly reputation, as evidenced by scholarly citations and service to the profession
• An active research pipeline, including papers targeted or invited for revision at premier journals
• Experience in mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students
• Experience as a full-time, tenure track or tenured faculty member
• A record of effective teaching of ISBA-related courses

Department/Program & College Description

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement. With the largest undergraduate business program in the state of Iowa and nationally ranked graduate programs, the Ivy College of Business is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory. We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders. The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Contact Information for Three References For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before September 30, 2026. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program

Additional Information

Original Posting Date: July 15, 2026
Posting Close Date: Not specified in the provided text