Advertisement for Tenure Track Position
Georgia State University
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Department of Computer Information Systems
As part of its Next Generation Program ( and pending budgetary approval, Georgia State University anticipates hiring for multiple tenure-track positions effective 2018. These positions are part of GSU’s strategic initiative to lead in the areas of cybersecurity, cybercrime and future crime and technology policy. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Computer Information Systems (Robinson College of Business), Computer Science, Psychology (both in College of Arts and Sciences) and Criminal Justice and Criminology (Andrew Young School of Policy Studies).The hiring plan is to recruit multiple faculty who will add depth and breadth in the area of cybersecurity. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates.
This advertisement is for atenure-track or tenured position in the Computer Information Systems (CIS)Department in the Robinson College of Business ( The position is open to candidates with an established publication record and can be hired at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The CIS Department is consistently ranked as a top department both in terms of its programs and research. For example, the department’s undergraduate program was recently ranked # 10and its graduate program was ranked # 11 in the nation by US News & World Report. Additionally, the department consistently ranks among the top 5in the world in terms of research productivity based on publications in MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research.
Applicants must havetechnical and methodological expertise related to cybersecurity, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. They must have an established record of scholarship that has resulted in, and will continue to result in, publications in premier scholarly journals in information systems as well as in widely regarded premier journals of other business and related disciplines. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in information systems, computer science, or related disciplines from anationally accredited university or international equivalent. Ideal candidates will possess strong theory development skills and be able to apply cutting-edge methodologies. Ideal candidates will also have complementary skills to current faculty so as to contribute to the research environment,enhance the quality of the Ph.D. program, and add to the teaching capabilities that include executive graduate programs (e.g., specialized masters programs).
Applicants should register with (the registration is free) and upload their (1) curriculum vita, (2) statements of research and teaching interests, (3)sample of three most recent publications or working papers, and (4) evidence of teaching performance.
Questions about the position can be directed to
Next Gen Faculty Search Committee Chair
Department of Computer Information Systems
Robinson College of Business
P.O. Box 4015
Atlanta, GA 30302-4015
Email:
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
Georgia State University (GSU) is a leading urban research University located in the heart of Atlanta. CIS is part of the Robinson College of Business. Salary level, course load and additional research support are competitive.
Review of applications will begin immediately and applicants will be reviewed until the position is filled. The position iscontingent on University budget approval. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veterans status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.