Open Rank Tenure Track - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Open Rank Tenure Track - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Ohio State University

Department:

Fisher College | Accounting and Management Information Systems

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member's tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (open rank) with a focus in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Candidates will be appointed in the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems (with potential joint appointments across departments or colleges) but must demonstrate significant AI expertise as a core element of their scholarship whether through the creation of new AI methods or novel use of AI techniques that materially advance knowledge, methods, or practice in their discipline.

For this search, “AI” includes (but is not limited to) machine learning (ML), deep learning, reinforcement learning, optimization for/with ML, probabilistic modeling, trustworthy/responsible AI (fairness, safety, privacy, robustness, interpretability), human-centered AI, human-AI interaction, NLP, computer vision, robotics, scientific/physics-informed ML, AI systems and infrastructure, as well as domain-driven AI advancements in and across disciplines.

In addition to the disciplinary requirements for potential selection as a faculty member in Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, a qualified candidate will develop, advance, or rigorously evaluate AI methods, lead AI-centered applications that produce generalizable methodological advances (e.g., new algorithms, models, evaluation frameworks, datasets/benchmarks, or system designs), or design/adapt AI approaches to solve previously intractable questions in a domain leading to generalizable insights advancements. Routine use of off-the-shelf AI tools that does not produce methodological innovation, or field-advancing knowledge is not sufficient for an AI faculty hire. All courses are taught in person on the University's main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in very limited situations (e.g., F1/OPT to H-1b, H-1b change of employer), but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk.

Performance Objectives:

• Demonstrate the potential for outstanding achievement in research.
• Sustain a record of impactful peer-reviewed publications in top-tier business journals.
• Create and deliver effective course materials.
• Create an engaging classroom environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow instructors.
• Effective service to the Department, the College and/or University, and to the greater academic and business community.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required: Completion of a Ph.D. in either Accounting or Information Systems (or a closely related field) is required. Candidates for Assistant Professor should expect to complete their Ph.D. in the near future. Candidates for Assistant Professor must demonstrate the potential for outstanding achievement in research and teaching.

Candidates for Associate Professor or Professor must have evidence of publications in top-tier outlets as well as mentoring of Ph.D. students. These candidates must also have a minimum of five years of experience in a tenured or tenure-track position at a business school that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) or International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Additional Information:

Assistant professor salaries in the department range between $205,000-$270,000; associate professors from $250,000-$300,000; and non-endowed full professors from $265,000-$400,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Additional Information:

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application closes 09/15/26.

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, Curriculum Vita (CV), Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching.

External Candidate Link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Open-Rank-Tenure-Track---Artificial-Intelligence--AI-_R156506

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.