Associate or Full Professor of Computer Information Systems

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Working TitleAssociate or Full Professor of Computer Information Systems

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500139F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$170,000 - $240,000, commensurate with rank and relevant experience

Employee Benefits
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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit
The Department of Computer Information Systems has twelve full-time faculty and is one of five departments in the College of Business.

The Department, founded in 1964, was one of the first CIS Departments in the country.

Together, the Department and College provide excellent support for research including summer research programs and a dedicated lab for behavioral research.

The CIS department has approximately 200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students enrolled in its on-campus and online Master of Computer Information Systems ( MCIS ) program.

The MCIS program, offered to online learners using state-of-the-art “lecture capture” delivery model, has consistently been ranked as one of the top 20 information systems programs in the nation.


The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school that embraces the values of: access, excellence, impact, and community.

The College was recently selected as a winner of theFinancial Times“Best Business School” award for responsible business education, and its Impact MBA program was ranked by Corporate Knights as the No. 7 “Better World MBA” worldwide.

These recognitions are aligned with the College’s vision to build a nationally recognized College that provides access to an exceptional business education, excels in research that advances our understanding of the world, and leverages the power of business to make our world a better place.


Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research Extensive Institution with a land grant mission serving approximately 32,000 graduate and undergraduate (resident-instruction) students.

CSU has been recognized as a premier research university, with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science.

CSU also offers among the very best professional programs in computer information systems, veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, agriculture, and construction management.

CSU’s STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) platinum rating reflects the university’s commitment to sustainability.


For information about CSU and the College of Business, please visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/andhttps://biz.colostate.edu/.

Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes

% Research50

% Teaching40

% Service10

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/15/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary
The Department of Computer Information Systems in the College of Business at Colorado State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position.

Rank is at the Associate or Full Professor level.

The Department has a strong record of research and teaching accomplishments and expects faculty to be active in the academic community.


The anticipated start date is August 2026.


Salary will be competitive based upon credentials and experience.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a related field and demonstrated potential to publish in premier and high-quality scholarly journals.


Preferred Job Qualifications
For those applying as Associate Professor, preference will be given to candidates with:

+ A record of publications in high-quality and premier information systems journals commensurate with academic experience;

+ An active research pipeline with potential for publications in premier and high-quality information systems journals;

+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness;

+ Experience teaching and developing courses in contemporary/emerging IS areas such as cybersecurity, data management, analytics, machine learning, and AI;

+ A record of impactful contributions to the discipline, their university, and/or the broader academic and professional information systems community through leadership roles.




For those applying as Full Professor, preference will be given to candidates with:

+ A sustained record of publications in high-quality and premier information systems journals that reflects leadership in the field and is commensurate with the rank of Full Professor;

+ A robust and active research pipeline with clear evidence of thought leadership and scholarly impact at the level of premier and high-quality information systems journals;

+ A consistent record of teaching effectiveness, including mentorship of graduate students and/or junior faculty;

+ Experience teaching and developing courses in contemporary/emerging IS areas such as cybersecurity, data management, analytics, machine learning, and AI;

+ A demonstrated record of significant and sustained service with impactful contributions to the discipline, their university, and/or the broader academic and professional information systems community through leadership roles.


Special Instructions to Applicants
The Department of Computer Information Systems in the College of Business at Colorado State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position.

Rank is at the Associate or Full Professor level.

The Department has a strong record of research and teaching accomplishments and expects faculty to be active in the academic community.

The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Salary will be competitive based upon credentials and experience.

An application packet will consist of:

+ A cover letter indicating interest in the position and rank along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications;

+ A Curriculum Vitae;

+ A summary of recent evidence of teaching effectiveness (no more than 3 pages); and

+ Names and contact information for three references.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.



For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm MST September 15, 2025 tohttps://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/162451, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Hamed Qahri-Saremi, Search Committee Chair at Hamed.Qahri-Saremi@colostate.edu.

Inquiries will be treated confidentially.

Application materials of finalist candidates may be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Computer Information Systems department.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals.

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.

To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.

The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactDr. Hamed Qahri-Saremi, Hamed.Qahri-Saremi@colostate.edu


Essential Duties


Job Duty CategoryTeaching and Advising

Duty/Responsibility

+ Prepare and deliver CIS courses to graduate and undergraduate students.


Percentage Of Time40


Job Duty CategoryConduct and Publish Research in the Field of Computer Information Systems

Duty/Responsibility

+ Design, analyze and publish theoretical or applied studies in high quality scholarly journals in Information Systems or a related field.


Percentage Of Time50


Job Duty CategoryService to Department, College, University and Discipline

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve on committees at departmental, college, and university levels.



+ Serve the discipline through activities such as committee membership on academic society committees and reviewing for journals and conferences.


Percentage Of Time10



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



+ * Do you have a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No


+ * Do you have a demonstrated potential to publish in premier and high-quality scholarly journals?

+ Yes

+ No


Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Class or Student Evaluations

+ Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Required Skill Profession

Other General