Decision Sciences Position

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Decision Sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year, with priority for the assistant professor rank. Extraordinary fit may be considered for other ranks.

We seek scholars with strong research in applied probability, machine learning, market analytics, OR, or statistics, and a commitment to teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research excellence in the specified fields.
• PhD granted or near completion.
• Quality teaching across MBA/EMBA, masters and PhD programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead high-quality research in decision sciences.
• Teach MBA/EMBA, masters and PhD courses at Fuqua.
• Contribute to departmental service and program development.

Skills

Applied probability

Machine learning

Market analytics

Operations research

Statistics

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Position Description

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Decision Sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year, subject to university approval. Our focus is on hiring candidates at the rank of assistant professor, but in cases of extraordinary fit we will consider other more senior ranks. Please refer to the Decision Sciences area’s web page for further information on the group, the school, the university, and the broader community at https://areas.fuqua.duke.edu/decision-sciences/

Candidates should demonstrate research excellence in applied probability, machine learning, market analytics, operations research, statistics, or related fields, and must have been granted or nearly completed a PhD. We also expect quality teaching in our various MBA/EMBA, masters and PhD programs

The Fuqua School of Business is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status

Duke University aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values

Please note that Duke University specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.