Assistant Professor Business Analytics

Park University; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition-paid classes

Job summary

Park University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will primarily teach on-campus courses in the Information Systems and Business Analytics programs, covering data mining, visualization, and analytics in an applied setting.

Teaching load is four courses per semester with potential online offerings. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in business with analytics focus (ABD considered)
• Master's degree with industry experience may be considered
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and statistical software
• Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level
• Preferred: database systems, data collection from multiple sources including APIs, DevOps, data pipeline design, cloud platforms (AWS)

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses and may include online courses
• Teaching load of four courses per semester
• Develop and enhance online course offerings when possible
• Align teaching with candidate’s background and expertise

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistics

Education

PhD/DBA in business analytics

Master's degree with industry experience

Tools

AWS

APIs

Job description

Park University invites applications for a Full-Time tenure track Assistant Professor position starting in August 1, 2027The successful candidate will primarily teach in-person, on-campus courses within Park University's Information Systems and Business Analytics programs. Our dynamic business analytics curriculum includes coursework in information systems, data mining, data visualization, predictive analytics, and digital marketing analytics. Students engage in hands-on, applied learning experiences that incorporate statistical analysis, programming, and data visualization tools to solve real-world business challenges.Position AccountabilitiesTeaching responsibilities will be aligned with the candidate’s academic background and professional expertise. In addition to face-to-face instruction, the teaching load may include online courses. Opportunities to develop and enhance online course offerings may also be available. The standard teaching assignment is four courses per semester.Position Requirements:Qualifications:Ph.D. or D.B.A (ABD or master’s degree considered) in business with a focus on Business Analytics including Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Data Science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university.Master’s degree with industry experience may be consideredProficiency in Python, R, SQL, and statistical software.Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.Preferred Qualifications:Academic and/ or industry experience in:database systemsdata collection from multiple sources, including APIs.Business AnalyticsExperience teaching online coursesExpertise in DevOps, data pipeline design, and cloud computing platforms, such as AWS.Qualified applicants must upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and professional references. The cover letter must identify the candidate’s salary expectations.Review of applications begins October 19.Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.