Description
Job Summary
The Department of Management & Marketing at Purdue University Fort Wayne (http://www.pfw.edu) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) and Business Analytics (BA) faculty position that begins August 2026.
Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and/or MBA courses in MIS and Analytics - Healthcare Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, Insurance Analytics or Advanced Business Analytics. A combination of online, hybrid, and face-to-face course delivery will be expected. Duties will include teaching, research, and service (e.g., participating on school and university level committees) per department and university guidelines.
The University
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races, and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594-acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 3,000 high school students take dual-credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.
Our campus is located within Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 475,000. The city enjoys a diverse, active, and well-supported arts community, is home to several minor league sports teams, and has miles of pathways and trails that highlight the city and the three rivers that flow through it. Fort Wayne has been named an "All-American City" four times and is consistently cited for the high quality of life, low cost of living, and warm hospitality. Fort Wayne has been named one of the best places to raise children; US News & World Report ranked it a Top 50 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023.
Requirements
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or DBA in MIS, Computer Information Systems, or a relevant business discipline with expertise in the area of Business Analytics. ABDs in advanced stages will also be considered. ABDs in advanced stages will be considered if the degree is in hand by August 2026.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, 1–2-page statement of teaching philosophy, and copies of transcripts to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/. Candidates invited for a campus visit will deliver both research and instructional presentations, each lasting 45-60 minutes. The screening will start immediately and run until the position is filled. This position is contingent on available funding and a satisfactory background record check. For questions, contact Dr. Xiaoguang Tian, Chair, Department of Management and Marketing, Purdue University Fort Wayne at mgmkfs@pfw.edu.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.
