Assistant Professor of Business Analytics

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Bowling Green State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, a tenure-track, full-time position. The appointee will teach graduate and undergraduate courses while pursuing an active research agenda in business analytics, data visualization, or AI applied to business.

The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field by the starting date, demonstrate potential for teaching excellence,

Qualifications

• Must have potential for excellence in teaching and an established record of quality research.
• Primary research interest in developing analytic tools relevant to business.
• Interest in collaboration with Schmidthorst College of Business colleagues in finding solutions to business problems.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish in high-quality journals.
• Engage in department, college, university, and professional service including interactions with alumni and industry.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research publications

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Business Analytics – Tenure Track Full-time

Bowling Green State University is a nationally ranked public university committed to redefining student success in a high-achieving, innovative environment. In 2021, Forbes ranked BGSU as the No. 3 midsize employer in the United States, highlighting the University’s commitment to its faculty and staff. Serving as the core of the University’s academic community, more than 800 full-time faculty members are engaged in teaching/librarian effectiveness, scholarly/creative activity, and service, with over 2,000 full-time staff members to support the operations and education of over 20,000 students.

The AACSB accredited Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business is housed in the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, a newly renovated building, including a 50,000 square foot addition. The College, whose undergraduate programs are ranked 69 nationwide by Poets and Quants, offers a wide selection of undergraduate specializations as well as MBA and specialized graduate degrees including the Master of Science in Analytics, and the Master of Science in Data Science and Ph.D. in Data Science (in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer Science).

Bowling Green, Ohio, is recognized as one of the “Best College Towns of America.” The Bowling Green Ohio area offers a high quality of life with both affordable housing and award-winning schools in Bowling Green, as well as in nearby Sylvania, Perrysburg, Ottawa Hills, and Toledo. Bowling Green offers immediate proximity to great cultural and art events in nearby Ann Arbor Michigan (55 miles), Detroit (82 miles) or Cleveland (115 miles). The “smart city” tech-hub of Columbus is located 120 miles to the south. International air travel is readily available from nearby Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) which is a short one-hour drive.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, active engagement in research and publication, and involvement in department, college, university, and professional service. An active research agenda in the area of business analytics, data visualization, or artificial intelligence as applied to business disciplines that can lead to scholarly publications in high-quality journals is required. Service duties may also include engaging with alumni, industry professionals, recruiters, and promotion of programs.

• Doctoral degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field is required by the starting date.
• A successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and an established record of quality research.
• Candidates must have a primary research interest in developing analytic tools relevant to business and an interest in collaboration with other Schmidthorst College of Business Administration colleagues in finding solutions to business problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some industrial experience, experience working with companies on data science projects, or experience obtaining external research grants, is highly desirable.

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Full Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching and research philosophy
• Example of research articles or working papers
• Official/unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
• Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
• BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2026

Expected Start Date

August 2027

Salary & Benefits

AACSB competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information

Questions should be directed to Pei Wang ([e-mail]) Search Committee Chair, Department of Business Analytics, Economics, and Information Systems Schmidthorst College of Business, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403.

Information about Program and College:

https://www.bgsu.edu/business.html

https://www.bgsu.edu/business/departments-and-programs/applied-statistics-and-operations-research.html