Instructor of Applied Statistics and Business Analytics

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor position in Applied Statistics and Business Analytics. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction across applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business to undergraduate and graduate students.

The position emphasizes teaching excellence, student engagement, and curriculum innovation, with opportunities to support the school’s growing analytics

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a closely related field.
• Proven ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students in person and online.
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical concepts to business students.
• Experience developing and implementing analytics curricula.
• Proficiency with analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business.
• Teach 8 sections combined in the fall and spring semesters (4/4, nine-month appointment), with potential for summer teaching.
• Use effective pedagogical approaches to translate analytical concepts into real-world business applications.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students pursuing analytics-related coursework and careers.
• Contribute to curriculum development and experiential learning with industry projects.
• Deliver courses online and/or face-to-face using Canvas LMS.
• Participate in departmental and school service activities and outreach.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Masters degree in Applied Statistics, Business Analytics, Management Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Instructor of Applied Statistics and Business Analytics (Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track)

Department of Management, Information Systems, and Quantitative Methods

Collat School of Business University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

The Department of Management, Information Systems, and Quantitative Methods (MISQ) in the Collat School of Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Applied Statistics and Business Analytics, beginning Fall 2027. We seek an enthusiastic, student-focused educator who can deliver high-quality instruction in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business, while preparing students to succeed in a data-driven business environment.

This non-tenure-track position is centered on excellence in teaching, student engagement, and curriculum innovation, with opportunities to support and enhance the Schools growing analytics initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business
• Teach 8 sections combined in the fall and spring semesters (e.g. this is a 4/4, nine-month appointment), with opportunities for summer teaching
• Use effective pedagogical approaches to translate analytical concepts into real-world business applications
• Support and mentor undergraduate and graduate students pursuing analytics-related coursework and careers
• Contribute to curriculum development and experiential learning, including projects connected to industry partners
• Deliver courses in online and/or face-to-face formats using the Canvas Learning Management System
• Participate in departmental and school service activities, promote department programs and participate in outreach events, including engagement with advisory board members and participation in career events.

UAB provides strong instructional support, including multimedia classrooms in a state-of-the-art facility, modern analytics software, and opportunities to engage with Birminghams vibrant business ecosystemfrom Fortune 500 firms to entrepreneurial startups.

UAB offers mandatory (401a) and voluntary (403b) retirement programs for eligible employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a Masters degree in Applied Statistics, Business Analytics, Management Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a closely related field
• Demonstrate proficiency in face-to-face and online teaching for undergraduate and graduate students
• Show the ability to communicate analytical and statistical concepts clearly to business students
• Have prior experience in developing and implementing curricula related to business analytics
• Demonstrate proficiency with modern analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have industry experience in analytics, applied statistics, or data-driven decision-making, particularly in a business environment
• Have prior college-level teaching experience
• Demonstrate proficiency with programming languages such as Python and R.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veterans status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UABs Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.