Instructor of Applied Statistics and Business Analytics

Suns News; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Híbrido; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Applied Statistics and Business Analytics to begin Fall 2027. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business, with student engagement and curricular innovation at the core.

The position centers on exemplary teaching, with opportunities to support analytics initiatives across the School, including online and face-to-face

Formación

• Hold a Master’s 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)

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Communication

Data mining

Educación

Master’s degree in Applied Statistics or related field

Herramientas

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Descripción del empleo

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 School’s growing analytics initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• 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 Birmingham’s vibrant business ecosystem—from Fortune 500 firms to entrepreneurial startups.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a Master’s 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

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• 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.

Benefits and Perks

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

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 veteran’s 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 UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located atuab.edu/titleix.