Assistant Professor, ITOM at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

The IT & Operations Management (ITOM) Department in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University seeks to hire one tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Business Analytics for employment starting Fall 2025.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach AI, Business Analytics, and Management Information Systems courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs, including MBA and doctoral programs; must maintain an active program of research and publication in Applied AI and Business Analytics; and will participate in appropriate service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Emphasis will be placed on producing scholarly research in top-tier peer-reviewed Information Systems and related business journals.

For More Information: For questions or additional information about this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Ravi Behara, at rbehara@fau.edu.

The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:* An earned doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field from a university with AACSB or similar accreditation conferred by the effective date of employment.
* Demonstrated record of ability to publish quality scholarly research in peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences.
* Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching as instructor of record at an accredited (AACSB or similar) university.
* Certification or experience in online teaching preferred.
* The ideal candidate will have research and teaching interests focused on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics. However, all related areas of teaching and research focus will be considered. Related industry experience is strongly desired.
Salary:Commensurate with Experience
College or Department:College of Business
Location:Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:N/A
Application Deadline: 2025-06-30
Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.


This position is subject to funding.


All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.


Required Documents:
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PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.


The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a letter of application detailing how the candidate meets qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) documentation of recent teaching evaluation scores, and (4) a sample of current research.


Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.


Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.


As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.


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