Adjunct Faculty - Big Data Analytics

Loras College; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Loras College invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach BAN 460 Big Data Analytics for the Spring 2027 semester beginning in January.

The course introduces tools and concepts for storing and analyzing large datasets using distributed computing, with face-to-face sessions on Tuesday evenings and negotiable modalities.

Qualifications

• Masters or MBA in Analytics or related field.
• Experience in the field preferred.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to the College's Catholic liberal arts tradition.

Responsibilities

• Teach BAN 460 Big Data Analytics for the Spring 2027 semester.
• Rigorously engage students from Business Analytics, Computer and Data Science majors.
• Adapt teaching modalities as needed and communicate expectations clearly.

Skills

Masters in Analytics

MBA in Analytics

Industry experience

Teaching experience

Education

Masters or MBA in Analytics or related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Big Data Analytics

POSITION SUMMARY.

Loras College invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach BAN 460 Big Data Analytics for the Spring 2027 semester beginning in January.

THE CLASS.

BAN 460: Big Data Analytics introduces students to concepts behind the storage and analysis of the large and varied datasets that have become common in today's business environment. This includes the use of distributed computing to store and analyze these datasets in an efficient manner. Students will be introduced to a variety of tools used to analyze large datasets and learn how to use these tools in appropriate contexts.

The course is currently scheduled face-to-face on Tuesday evenings, but various teaching modalities are negotiable for the right candidate.

The successful faculty member will rigorously engage the students who are primarily Business Analytics, Computer and Data Science majors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

A Masters or MBA in Analytics or a related Masters degree is required. Experience in the field is highly preferred. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Eller, Dean of the Noonan School of Business, Engineering, & Innovation, [e-mail] (563)-588-7202.

Additional qualifications include:

• Commitment to the College's mission and support for the Catholic liberal arts tradition
• Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position in support of the College's Catholic identity and mission and in support of Church teachings
• Effectiveness and excellence in teaching
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and communicate developments in the field to students and other constituencies

Please visit www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.