Assistant Professor

About the Role

Warwick Business School is a research-led, triple-accredited business school with a global reputation for academic excellence and a portfolio of world-class programmes.

We are inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Analytics, as we continue to invest in and strengthen our faculty in this strategically important area. 

This appointment forms part of our wider ambition to strengthen WBS as a leading global centre of excellence in Information Systems and Analytics, with intellectual leadership, innovation, and impact at the heart of our mission. The ISMA Group is a vibrant and growing community of researchers working at the forefront of AI, digital innovation, and business analytics. Our research addresses some of the most pressing questions facing organisations and society, including AI and algorithmic transformation, digital platforms and ecosystems, financial technologies, and the changing nature of work and organisations in an AI-enabled world. On the analytics side, our research spans the full data lifecycle—from data creation, management, and infrastructure through machine learning and AI-driven prediction to prescriptive analytics, automation, decision-making, and policy impact. Faculty benefit from a highly supportive and collegial research culture, strong doctoral and postdoctoral communities, and excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across WBS and the wider University of Warwick.

ISMA is also home to a portfolio of successful and evolving postgraduate programmes, including MSc Digital Innovation and AI Leadership, MSc Business Analytics and AI, and MSc Financial Technologies, providing excellent opportunities to connect cutting-edge research with innovative, research-led teaching.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and internationally oriented scholar who values collegiality, intellectual openness, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and who is keen to play an active role in the continued growth and development of the Information Systems Management and Analytics (ISMA) Group.

About the Department

Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world. 

Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School. 

About Us

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here. 

But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally. 

Our Vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen. 

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action. 

Change Makers

• See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
• Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference. 
• Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen. 

Our CORE Values 

• Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future. 
• Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward. 
• Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more. 
• Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do. 

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date stated.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. 

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.   

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.