International Information Systems Faculty | Temporary Full-Time - non-tenure track 2025-2026 Faculty

[Larson, Stephen P]

Work location: Quanzhou University of Information Engineering (QUIE), China


Posting Number: I02346


Apply at https://careers.sru.edu/postings/10119


Classification Title: Instructor


Working Title: International Information Systems Faculty | Temporary Full-Time - non-tenure track 2025-2026 Faculty International|

Department School of Business


Employment Type: Temporary FT


Work Location / Schedule: Quanzhou University of Information Engineering (QUIE), China. Faculty teach 4 courses per semester; schedule depends on course times. Office hours across three days.


Open Until Filled


Position Summary:


The Management Department at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania invites applications to fill a full-time temporary faculty member - non-tenure track (Instructor or Assistant Professor rank depending on qualifications and experience) to join the faculty of the Information Systems (IS) program beginning August 2025.


The position will be located in China to teach in our established international program at our partner university. This is a temporary full-time position (non-tenure track) for the 2025-2026 Academic year.


The department is part of the School of Business and has a partnership with a university in China to which we offer our BS in information systems program. The School of Business is AACSB accredited, and includes a BS in Information Systems, five BSBA programs, one graduate business program (MBA) which include several IS courses. Duties include:

    Excellent classroom instruction, which may include online, traditional, and alternative instructional methods.
    Scholarship that may involve undergraduate students.
    Other duties that may be assigned.

Faculty members are required by contract to engage in continuing scholarly development, academic advising, as well as performing department and university service.


The School of Business strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to the growth and development of a diverse campus community.


Minimum Qualifications


Applicants must have a master's degree in information systems or closely related field.


Successful candidate be willing to teach overseas in China.


Successful performance in an interview, including a teaching demonstration.


Ability to effectively teach IS program courses face-to-face and online when required.


Commitment to the education of diverse populations, perceived ability to work productively with students and colleagues, and engagement in appropriate research endeavors is required.


Required to teach in person in China for the duration of the contract.


Preferred Qualifications:


Ph.D. in Information Systems or closely related field from a AACSB accredited institution strongly preferred.


Graduate degree from a AACSB accredited institution strongly preferred.


Demonstrated teaching excellence and relevant teaching experience at the university level.


Highly qualified in the areas of interest to the department. Some of the areas of interest for the department include: Productivity Software, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, Advanced Business Database Systems, Business Data Communication and Technology, Big Data for Business, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Systems Analysis, and other areas of Information Systems and Technology Management will be entertained.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    * If hired for this position, will you be willing to teach in China?

Applicant Documents

Required documents

    Curriculum Vitae
    Cover Letter/Letter of Application
    Unofficial Transcripts
    Unofficial Transcripts 2


Optional Documents

    Teaching Philosophy
    Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, student evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)


Stephen Larson, PhD, CISSP
Professor, Slippery Rock University of PA