AssistantProfessorofInformationSystems

**JOB TITLE** Assistant Professor of Information Systems/Block Chain **LOCATION** Worcester **DEPARTMENT NAME** The Business School **DIVISION NAME** Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI **JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY** Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you! WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Information Systems (dual mission tenure-track) to build on the university's strengths in the information technology space. We seek motivated applicants with research focused on blockchain technologies and their applications. All blockchain application areas are welcome, with fintech applications especially welcome. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets and commit to high-quality teaching. **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Qualifications:** Successful candidates will embrace the opportunity to be part of established and new educational and research programs in the growing area of information systems and technology and business analytics. They will distinguish themselves by their interest in collaborating with colleagues from the business school and other departments with technology, engineering, and analytics expertise. A Ph.D. in Information Systems or equivalent is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an ability to engage in high-quality scholarship and high-quality teaching and have demonstrated interests in blockchain and fintech. Candidates should demonstrate ability and willingness to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level. If you are interested in joining our faculty and team of motivated and caring colleagues, you should include: * A cover letter * A Curriculum Vitae including three references * Teaching evaluations **Timing:** The position will start in August 2027. We expect t