Assistant Professor of CIS

Northwestern State University School of Business is currently seeking an individual for a full-time 9-month position as an Assistant Professor of CIS beginning August 10, 2026.

Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply:
Application letter, vita, transcripts, and contact information for three references should be sent to
Dr. Curtis Penrod, School of Business, Northwestern State University of LA, 201A Russell Hall, Natchitoches, LA 71497, phone 318.357.5033, e-mail penrodc@nsula.edu. 
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check and educational credential verification.

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In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

Doctorate in Computer Information Systems or closely related field preferred. Master's in computer information systems or related field required; applicant must earn doctorate 
within six years of hire. Experience in all areas of computer information systems (application development/programming, networking, cyber security, project management, databases/data analytics, etc.) will be considered. Documented higher education teaching experience and documented research record are preferred. Preference given to applicants with demonstrated higher education teaching experience. Applicants should possess extensive knowledge in computer information systems, higher education teaching using a variety of technologies, and a documented record of higher education teaching performance in both face-to-face and online classes. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Publications or other evidence of research capability are expected. 

Teach 12 hours of computer information systems courses, maintain office hours, advise/counsel students, serve on various committees and assist in program development. Engage in scholarly activities including research and professional publication. Participate in professional service activities with the college, university, or above.