Assistant Professor – Data Analytics (Academic Year Tenure Track)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Data Analytics. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Data Science & Analytics, including Python, statistics, and data mining, across the BS, MS programs.

The position emphasizes scholarly activity, collaboration within the Marketing Department, and service to the college.

Qualifications

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Data Science & Analytics.
• Ability to cover a range of software and analytics methods.
• Engage in curriculum development and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach a selection of courses in Data Analytics across programs.
• Develop course materials and assessment strategies.
• Collaborate with department and participate in service activities.

Skills

Python

Statistics

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Excel

Visual Data Analytics

Tools

IBM SPSS Modeler

SAS Enterprise Miner

Job description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Data Analytics (Academic Year Tenure Track)

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

34500 - Marketing

Advertised Salary:

$100,000 - $105,000; Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Faculty Health Benefit Plans

FLSA:

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)

Term of Position:

Academic Year (faculty)

At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause

Summary of Position:

The Marketing Department in the College of Business at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Data Analytics. We are seeking a qualified individual to teach a selection of undergraduate and graduate courses in Data Science & Analytics. The applicant should be able to teach a range of the required courses in the Business Data Analytics BS, Data Science and Analytics BS, and MS in Data Science & Analytics programs. The subjects taught are Introduction to Statistics, Inferential Statistics, Applied Linear Models, Applied Statistical Methods, Calculus, Python, Machine Learning, Visual Data Analytics, and Data Mining Tools, including association rules, clustering, predictive analytics, text & web mining, and data warehousing and intelligence. The applicant should possess knowledge of most of the following software:

Software:

• Excel
• Statistical functions & pivot table
• IBM-SPSS Modeler, SAS Enterprise Miner, and/or