Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) or Assistant Professor of Practice Business Analytics...

Aisnet; Cedar Falls (IA); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent benefits package

On-campus teaching environment

Résumé du poste

University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or term Assistant Professor of Practice in Business Analytics and Applied AI, starting August 2027. Primary teaching involves BA and AI courses with programming-based data analysis and AI topics; on-campus teaching required with some online offerings.

Requirements include a Ph.D./DBA for tenure-track or a Master’s for term, ABDs welcome for the former with completion by Aug 2028; strong teaching,

Qualifications

• Tenure-track requires PhD/DBA in Business Analytics, AI, IS, CS or related; ABDs welcome with completion by Aug 2028.
• Term position requires Master's in BA/AI/IS/CS or related fields; potential transition to tenure with doctoral degree.
• Strong teaching ability with student-focused approach; ability to publish peer-reviewed research.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; collaborative team player.

Responsabilités

• Teach courses in BA and AI programs, including programming-based data analysis.
• Engage in scholarship and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Contribute to department growth and service responsibilities.

Connaissances

Teaching excellence

Research ability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Formation

PhD/DBA in related field

ABD accepted with expected completion by Aug 2028

Outils

Python

R

AI tools

Description du poste

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) or Assistant Professor of Practice –Business Analytics & Applied AI

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Management in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or term Assistant Professor of Practice position in Business Analytics (BA) and Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI), starting in August 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities will involve courses in the Business Analytics and AI programs, emphasizing programming-based approaches to data analysis, emerging topics in AI, and business decision-making. In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours are required; responsibilities may also include a limited number of online courses. The department welcomes candidates with a variety of research agendas and methodological approaches. Applicants will find a collegial work environment and faculty actively engaged in the growth and continuous improvement of the Management Department’s majors. Salary and benefits are competitive with peer institutions.

Education Requirements:

Tenure-track position: Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline required. ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date by August 2028.

Term position: Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Science, or closely related fields will be considered for a full-time, non-tenure-track hire, and will be expected to transition to tenure track contingent on successful completion of a doctoral degree in Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence within a pre-defined time frame. Applicants may be eligible for a faculty recruitment tuition reimbursement program intended to support faculty in pursuing a doctoral degree that benefits UNI and the faculty member's assigned program.

Required Qualifications:

Tenure-track position: Record of stand-alone teaching excellence with evidence of a student-focused approach; interest in teaching courses in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence; the ability to produce peer-reviewed, publishable research relevant to the business environment; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; and recognition as an enterprising and effective member of a collaborative team required.

Term position: Interest in teaching courses in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence; significant work experience in business analytics or artificial intelligence; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; and recognition as an enterprising and effective member of a collaborative team required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Tenure-track position: Stand-alone teaching experience in the field of Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence, with a preference for a programming-based class; research in applied artificial intelligence; practical industry experience using analytical or agentic AI tools; active involvement in professional associations; and terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution preferred.

Term position: Stand-alone teaching experience in the field of Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence; and terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution preferred.

For more information, please contact Dr. J. Jobu Babin, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-6202 or email [e-mail]. Pre-employment background checks are required.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.