Description
James Madison University’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN) is seeking applicants for a three-year fixed term appointment at the rank of Instructor beginning Fall 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position has primary responsibilities in teaching the CIS & BSAN curriculum which includes three concentrations: information systems, business analytics, and information and cybersecurity management. The teaching load is 4/4. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in moderate research and service for the department, college, university, and the profession. The department fosters a collegial, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative team environment that supports student success and faculty development and growth.
Qualifications
Minimum/Required: A master’s degree (or ABD) in information systems, business analytics, operations management, or a closely related field (a business degree must be from AACSB-accredited business programs); meet AACSB qualifications; be capable of teaching lower-level courses in CIS & BSAN (for example, Introduction to Computer Information Systems, and Business Analytics ) and potentially in other business disciplines; have demonstrated evidence of strong teaching potential (teaching evaluations, awards, etc.).
Preferred:
Ph.D. in information systems, business analytics, or a closely related field, or
Extensive teaching experience, or
Significant and substantive industry work experience relevant to the teaching assignment, or
Ability to teach descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive business analytics and decision making upper-level courses in CIS & BSAN and potentially in other disciplines, or
Demonstrated potential to perform scholarly work resulting in publications in quality peer-reviewed journals through a current research pipeline (e.g., working papers, journal submissions, revisions at quality journals)
About Us
Department: The Department of CIS & BSAN is an academic unit of the College of Business with 27 full-time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors in three concentrations (Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Information and Cybersecurity Management), 80 CIS minors, and over 50 BSAN minors and growing. In addition, the Department supports the College by providing core business classes in information systems, quantitative methods, business statistics, and operations management. The Department places a primary emphasis in its undergraduate programs on active, experiential learning, including hands-on projects, laboratory exercises, case analyses, and engaging classroom experiences designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in teams. The CIS program is one of only 10 CIS programs in the nation accredited by both the AACSB and ABET.
In addition to high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in the delivery of the Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA, and Information Security MBA programs. Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the consulting industry in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Washington, DC, and interact regularly with members of the Department’s Executive Advisory Board.
College: The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. Recently, the Information Security MBA was recognized as #1 in the nation for the Best Online Information Security MBA Programs, and #16 in the Princeton Review’s list of the top 25 Online MBA Programs. The College includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Small Business Development Center, Capital Markets Lab, Madison Consulting, and other programs focused on outreach and engagement with the business community. Our very successful alumni hold C-suite positions at major corporations including SAP, Fidelity, Bank of America, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, KPMG, and other Fortune 500 companies and readily engage with the College. In five years after graduation, Virginia residents who graduated from the College had the highest return-on-investment of the 82 business schools included in Poets & Quants 2017 undergraduate business program ranking. The faculty are teacher-scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The College has approximately 4,300 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
University: JMU is a Carnegie Classification R2 Doctoral University with high research activity located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, DC, and Richmond, VA. Known for its livability, local food, arts and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is one of the most diverse communities in the State of Virginia. JMU is a highly selective, diverse, regional, comprehensive, student-oriented institution with a growing national reputation and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, and over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers strong liberal arts and professional programs in a variety of disciplines. The University is committed to innovation, diversity and equity, superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the quality of its academic programs and has been repeatedly identified as a best-buy for students.
Important notice to all applicants: To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 20001786. Candidates interested in faculty positions at the University must complete the online employment application in the JMU JobLink system and upload the following documents through the site:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Contact information for three references
Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or postal mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin 3/23/2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience. For search related questions, candidates may contact Dr. Leigh Mutchler, chair of the Search Committee, at mutchlla@jmu.edu.
James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion, and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The University is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
