Department: Information Systems, Supply Chain, and Analytics
Rank: Eminent Scholar and Professor
About the Position: The College of Business at The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a distinguished scholar and collaborative intellectual leader for the position of Eminent Scholar in Management of Technology. We are looking for an established research authority who is passionate about institutional impact and someone who is committed to mentoring early-career faculty, fostering collaborative research networks, and serving as a catalyst for departmental growth within a dynamic high-tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Research & Intellectual Leadership: Maintain an active, nationally recognized research program targeting top-tier journals (e.g., ABDC A*, UTD 24, FT 50 lists) while actively fostering joint research initiatives and co-authorship opportunities within the department.
- Faculty Stewardship & Mentorship: Serve as a mentor and senior role model to junior faculty, guiding them through research trajectory development, grant pursuits, and navigation of the discipline.
- Teaching & Academic Excellence: Effectively teach and develop an up-to-date curriculum across undergraduate and graduate programs in information systems, cybersecurity management, supply chain management, or analytics. Actively support enrollment growth, student engagement, and student success in the department’s programs.
- Professional & Community Engagement: Participate in the profession, university service, and outreach to the local and global community. Connect the department’s research capabilities with Huntsville’s thriving defense, aerospace, and technology sector.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in information systems, supply chain management, business analytics, management science, or related business discipline is required.
- Academic track record qualifying for appointment at the rank of Professor.
- A distinguished, active publication record in top-tier business journals (e.g., ABDC A*, UTD 24, or FT 50 lists) demonstrating sustained scholarly leadership.
- Proven track record of collaborative research, including a history of co-authoring with and mentoring early-career researchers.
- Minimum of five years of demonstrated success teaching relevant subject areas in an AACSB-accredited business program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. from an AACSB accredited institution.
- Demonstrated success in building inter- and intra-departmental research collaborations and industry-academic partnerships.
- Experience creating, enhancing, or leading academic programs in IS, analytics, cybersecurity, or supply chain management.
- Track record or interest in securing external research funding and engaging with business, defense, and federal agencies and organizations.
Appointment Date: As early as Fall 2027
About the College: The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International and has approximately 35 tenured, tenure-track, and clinical faculty, 30 part-time faculty, 1,050 undergraduate students, and 350 graduate students. The college offers a BSBA degree with majors in accounting, analytics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing; a BS degree in economics and computational analysis; and six graduate degrees: an MBA, and specialized master’s degrees in business analytics, cybersecurity, human resource management, information systems, as well as supply chain management. UAH has been ranked by the NSF in recent years among the top 10 in the nation for federal funding of research in management and economics. The college hosts two centers and one office that provide outreach, service, and engagement with the greater community. The Center for Management and Economics Research, Small Business Development Center, and Apex Accelerator, and Office of Professional and Continuing Education serve individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community and throughout the U.S. with business consulting and non-degree educational services. The College of Business also values its collaborative relationship with the UAH College of Engineering, especially in the Engineering Management program in the Industrial & Systems Engineering and Engineering Management Department. For detailed information about the college and its programs, please visit the UAH College of Business webpage.
About the University: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more about the University on the UAH website.
About Huntsville: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. More information about our city is available on the City of Huntsville website.
Application Procedure and Deadline: Applicants must submit the following via email to the search committee at esmotsearch@uah.edu: a letter of interest reflecting the alignment of their background for the position, including their research agenda, teaching philosophy, and approach to mentorship, collaboration, and collegial engagement, a curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a representative sample of recent research work, and identification of three references. Up-to-date letters of recommendation and official transcripts of academic work will be required for finalists. It is preferred that applications be submitted by December 1, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Please refer to log number: 26-27-141 when applying.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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