Job description

Posting Number: 20260076F

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 217-Accountancy

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems at the Villanova School of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in Management Information Systems (MIS) to begin in Fall 2027 at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

This faculty member will report to the Chair of the Accounting and Information Systems Department and is expected to (1) teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence as well as other MIS areas, (2) publish in top MIS journals, (3) perform service,
and (4) contribute to a collegial academic environment.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach MIS courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Competitive teaching loads are offered based on research output.
• Publish in any area of MIS primarily targeting top peer-reviewedacademic journals listed on the Villanova School of Business journallist.
• Perform service commensurate with faculty rank.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph. D. in IS or MIS or a closely related field
• Potential to publish in top peer-reviewed academic MIS journals

For candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor level:

• Have an established record of peer-reviewed publications in top MIS journals
• Evidence of multi-year teaching with strong evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of high-quality teaching
• Evidence of high-quality scholarly research
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Dissertation on an aspect of Artificial Intelligence
• Potential to teach courses in Artificial Intelligence

For candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor level:

• Evidence of high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Evidence of teaching experience in AI-related courses
• An editorial role or a service/leadership role within the profession
• Industry experience

How to apply

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

All initial applications are to include:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Sample of working papers
• Names of three references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• Finalists will be expected to provide a statement articulating how the candidate’s contributions may support the University mission (and enduring principles). Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement.

Other information may be required if the candidate makes it into the interview round.

For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or [email protected].

Application related questions may be sent to Dr. Wenhong Luo, Search Committee Chair, ([email protected]).

Salary Posting Information

Competitive

Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.