Assistant Professor - Decision Sciences

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Decision Sciences in the School of Business. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D.

in statistics or a related field from an AACSB-accredited program or comparable accreditation, with potential for high-quality teaching and research. ABD candidates may be considered at the instructor level.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to high standards and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and possibly graduate courses in Decision Sciences.
• Participate in curriculum development and assurance of learning efforts.
• Produce scholarly research and engage in service to the School and University.
• Possibly teach online courses and contribute to program development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

PhD in statistics or related field from AACSB-accredited program

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

Position Information

Working Title: Assistant Professor - Decision Sciences

Position Number: F611257

Appointment Type: Tenure Track - Initial 2 years

FTE: .75 = 40 hours/week, 9 months

Position Overview

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Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) with a mission to prepare students to succeed in the global marketplace. We are consistently ranked as a top HBCU in the South by U.S News & World Report. NCCU Business is a flagship program with majors in Accounting, Business Administration ( Financial Analytics, Human Resources, Marketing, Management, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship) Computer Information Systems, Information Technology (Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Information Communications and Technology), and Hospitality & Tourism Administration. We offer BBA and MBA degrees within the School of Business. Our Program is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business), considered the gold standard. NCCU'S School of Business has an enrollment of over 1,200 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has faculty members who have published in peer-reviewed journals. Additional information about the School of Business is available at: http://www.nccu.edu/academics/sc/business/index.cfm.

The School of Business at North Carolina Central University seeks highly qualified applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Decision Sciences in the Department of Decision Sciences. Selected candidate must have earned Ph.D. in statistics or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution and demonstrated potential for quality teaching and research. ABD candidates from AACSB-accredited universities may be considered at the instructor level. Candidates with teaching interests in statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Instructional duties include teaching, curriculum development, and participation in the program's assurance of learning efforts, and may consist of online instruction. In addition to instructional responsibilities, faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service activities. Quality productivity in academic research is expected. Exhibit a desire to teach at the undergraduate level, but may also be required to teach graduate courses.

Teaching statistics, statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and conducting research. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; effective problem solving, diplomacy, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders; a commitment to overall high standards and professional integrity.

The qualified candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in statistics or a related field from an AACSB accredited program or equally relevant accredited program in a related discipline and demonstrated potential for quality teaching and research. Teaching experience in regression analysis, categorical data, applied time series, optimization, statistical computing using R and SAS is highly desirable.

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North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Instructional

Faculty will focus on teaching, research, service and alignment with the mission of the School of Business. Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses and maybe required to teach graduate courses in Decision Sciences. Prepared to teach face-to-face and online environments and have evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Research

Demonstrate a track record or the potential for producing publications necessary for the School to meet current AACSB International accreditation standards.

Public Service

Service to the School, University, profession and community is also expected.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.