Associate Professor and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems

Job Title

Associate Professor and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems

Agency

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Department

College of Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Killeen, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Subhani Department of Computer Information Systems seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Associate Professor and Department Chair of CIS. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the department while maintaining excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. This position offers an opportunity to shape innovative academic programs that prepare students for careers in information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, and emerging technologies.

The Department Chair will foster a collaborative environment that supports student success, faculty development, industry partnerships, accreditation efforts, and continuous program improvement. As chair, the teaching workload is four courses per year, with an annual stipend of $12,000.

About Texas A&M University – Central Texas

Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) was established in 2009 as an upper-level undergraduate (junior and senior level classes only) and graduate institution within the Texas A&M University System. In 2010, the U.S. Army donated 600+ acres of land for our campus, which has four buildings. A&M-Central Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and COBA is AACSB accredited.

A&M-Central Texas is located on the southern edge of Killeen, TX, a city of over 150,000 and adjacent to Fort Cavazos, the largest Army installation in the world. Killeen is about an hour north of Austin and just a few miles west of the I-35 corridor, one of North America's fastest-growing trans-metropolitan regions. The area is known for its lower cost of living, friendly people, and the ability to choose one’s lifestyle due to the favorable location and ease of travel.

The university is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution. COBA students generally classify as non-traditional, with a substantial number working part- or full-time. Many students are military-affiliated (active duty, spouse, veteran, and other dependents).

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction for all departmental operations.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with college and university goals.
• Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and personnel matters.
• Coordinate course scheduling and faculty workload assignments.
• Oversee assessment activities and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Represent the department within the university and with external stakeholders.

Academic Program Leadership

• Lead curriculum development, review, and innovation.
• Support the growth of undergraduate and graduate CIS programs.
• Promote experiential learning opportunities, internships, certifications, and industry engagement.
• Monitor program quality and student learning outcomes.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across colleges and departments.
• Support accreditation and program review activities.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer information systems and related disciplines.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda appropriate for an Associate Professor.
• Engage in professional service at the department, college, university, and discipline levels.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in assessment and curriculum enhancement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• The ability to be classified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) under COBA’s AACSB faculty guidelines.
• Must meet requirements for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges (SACSCOC) credentialing standards.
• Qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching at the university level.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and professional engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including program coordination, committee leadership, or administrative responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as department chair, associate or assistant chair, program director, or comparable academic leadership role.
• Experience with program assessment, strategic planning, and accreditation processes.
• Experience managing budgets and personnel.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum innovation and online education.
• Active engagement with business, government, or technology industry partners.
• Professional certifications relevant to information systems, cybersecurity, cloud computing, project management, or data analytics.
• Experience securing external funding, grants, or industry partnerships.

Areas of Expertise

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications
• Cybersecurity
• Information Systems Management
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• Enterprise Systems
• Database Management
• Software Development and Programming
• Networking and Infrastructure
• Project Management
• Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment and course modality. Nights and weekends as needed.

To Apply:

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and either the contact information for three professional references or three letters of recommendation. Additional materials, such as a teaching philosophy statement and transcripts, are optional but strongly encouraged.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.