Computer Information Systems, Assistant Professor

Computer Information Systems, Assistant Professor

Tenure Track Faculty Position - #LI-DNI

Computer Information Systems Department

College of Business Administration

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Computer Information Systems. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and

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Position description : We are seeking a candidate for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor to begin during the Fall Semester of 2026. The qualified candidates will have teaching, research, or industry work experience in at least one area of Computer Forensics and Network Security. Additional desired areas of consideration include Business Analytics and Database Management. The responsibilities for this position include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses each semester, conducting research leading to peer-reviewed publications, and service contributions to the CIS Department, the College of Business Administration, and the university. Applicants who have relevant working experience or demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications :

• Academic and / or industry experience in at least one of the following areas :
• Computer Forensics
• Information Security
• Adoption of IT
• . in Information Systems or closely related discipline from an accredited university, AACSB preferred. A terminal degree must be earned by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated evidence of or commitment to research resulting in peer-reviewed journal publications. Candidates with doctorate conferred more than 5 years ago must have at least two peer reviewed journal articles within the past five years.
• Candidates with experience in higher education must show evidence of teaching excellence.

Desired Qualifications :

Business Analytics

Database Management

Conditions of Employment :

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Application Process :

Applications must be submitted using via .

A completed application will consist of :

International Candidates :

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that 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.

First consideration will be given to completed applications received by March 15, 2026. General questions can be submitted to Zhongming Ma at

Salary Range for an academic year appointment : $132,000 - 136,008

Conditions of Employment :

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 was conditionally offered the position.

Out of State Employment :   In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

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.