Description:

The Bauer Human-Centered AI Institute at the University of Houston invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) position, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. This position is structured as a postdoctoral appointment with a primary focus on research, along with responsibilities supporting the institute’s teaching needs. This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.

Position Overview
We seek a candidate who can contribute to the teaching mission in areas such as business analytics, management information systems, operations management, or related fields. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses and support the continued growth of Department of Decision and Information Sciences.

Compensation and Teaching Load
This position offers a salary of $70,000 per year. The expected teaching load is approximately 2.5 courses per year, typically consisting of two regular semester courses and one short-session course.

Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management, or a closely related field (ABD candidates near completion will be considered)
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in teaching

Responsibilities
• Contribute to a high-quality research environment
• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.