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California State University, Bakersfield

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

Position Number: 6856434
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Position Type: Business - Information Systems and Technology

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

Position: Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems/ Business Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence

Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026

Location: Department of Management and Marketing

College of Business and Public Administration

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Requests for information about the position and application process should be directed to Dr. Mansik Hur, Search Committee Chair, at mhur@csub.edu.

Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by Feb 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

University Background: CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region. The campus serves 9,800 undergraduate students and 1,750 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report, 2025), #17 in Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges and #8 in Best Master's University (Washington Monthly, 2025), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and #4 in California Mobility Index (College Future Foundation, 2024).

Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Management and Marketing within the College of Business and Public Administration at CSU Bakersfield is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

College Information: The College of Business and Public Administration (BPA) holds accreditation from AACSB and NASPAA (for the MPA) and houses 4 departments. Undergraduate degrees offered include BS in Business Administration, BS in Agricultural Business, BS in Economics, BS in Environmental Resource Management, and BA in Public Administration. Through dynamic and impactful programs, we support our students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their personal and professional goals to prepare them to be ethical and transformative leaders in the community. BPA seeks to lead the region in cultivating innovative, inclusive, and value-added education, positively impacting our students and communities. Visit the webpage at www.csub.edu/BPA for additional information about BPA.

Department Information: The Department of Management and Marketing is a collegial department that welcomes and integrates diverse ideas, areas of study, and methodologies. We provide essential components to the education of every business student at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our courses help to prepare students for successful careers in any field. For those choosing to concentrate in this area, some of the opportunities include positions in general management, human resource management, logistics and supply chain management, management information systems, small business management, entrepreneurship, international management, and marketing. Our faculty advance research in each of these areas and many sub-disciplines and also reach out to the community to create essential ties to commerce both in our community and beyond.

Position Description and Duties: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Management Information Systems and will develop new courses and update existing curriculum to reflect current trends in information systems and technology innovation. The position includes advising and mentoring students, integrating applied technology experiences into instruction, and participating in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Teaching responsibilities include core courses in management information systems, software productivity tools, database systems, systems analysis and design, information security and privacy, geographic information systems, and business analytics. Graduate teaching may include information systems for leaders and applied decision support systems.

The candidate is expected to demonstrate expertise in information systems concepts and applications, including data and database management, analytics, systems development, decision support, and emerging technologies. The candidate is expected to teach applied, tool-based courses using platforms such as Excel, R, Python, SQL, ArcGIS, and other analytics and decision-support tools. Experience or interest in teaching and developing courses in artificial intelligence and generative AI applications in business is desirable.

The successful candidate will maintain an active program of scholarly research with publications in peer-reviewed academic journals consistent with departmental and college expectations and will contribute to departmental initiatives in program development, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of the College of Business and Public Administration mission.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service, and to meet the department's service criteria. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in accreditation and assessment efforts, engagement in professional service within the MIS discipline, and involvement in activities that support the mission of the institution and its students and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or DBA in Management Information Systems or related field (Information technology, Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, Applied Artificial Intelligence with a strong business focus, etc.) from an AACSB accredited institution.
- Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2026.
Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education
Evidence of a record of, or strong potential for, conducting high-quality research.
Willingness to engage in Departmental, College, University, and Community service activities.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

Rank and Salary:

Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience
Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 - $135,000

Benefits: Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Application:

Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications, and recent experience
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
Three current professional references with names and contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicants.
A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom.

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who is conditionally offered the position.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

EEO Statement: All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

CSUB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices

CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

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