Lecturer of Business Analytics

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional development

Engagement with a diverse academic community

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is hiring a Lecturer of Business Analytics to teach undergraduate courses beginning fall 2027. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree focused on analytics and substantial teaching experience.

As a lecturer, you will lead innovative teaching efforts, engage with local businesses, and participate in college activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop students’ skills in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree required at time of hire.
• Significant experience in teaching and/or industry relevant to business analytics.
• Expertise in data analytics/visualization software required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in business analytics.
• Engage with the business community to connect students with potential employers.
• Participate in service activities of the college.

Skills

Knowledge of teaching and learning practices

Knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts of business analytics

Knowledge of analytics and visualization software

Demonstrating best practices of written and oral business communication

Collaborative teamwork

Passion for developing students' skills

Education

Master's degree in analytics/quantitative techniques/statistics

Tools

R

Python

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer of Business Analytics

Location: University of North Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 300263

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information

The Department of Marketing and Logistics is one of the larger departments in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) and includes a major in Marketing and concentrations in Digital Marketing, Professional Sales, and General Marketing. We are also in the process of establishing Logistics as a major field of study in the BBA degree program. The MCCB is an AACSB-accredited business school with over 4,000 students across five campuses. The College includes the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Truist Center for Ethical Leadership. In addition to the BBA, the College offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Management and two associate degrees. Graduate programs include the Cottrell MBA, Master of Accountancy, and three graduate certificates. The international group of teacher-scholars provides an exceptional learning community to prepare students for their professional roles and to engage with business and industry in the region to foster economic development.

Job Summary

The Department of Marketing and Logistics in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invites applicants for the position of Lecturer of Business Analytics beginning with the fall 2027 semester. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses on multiple UNG campuses. There might be opportunities to teach at the graduate level.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at [phone].

Responsibilities

• Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide industry-relevant undergraduate/graduate business analytics courses.
• Engage in business practices that inform teaching and maintain qualified teaching status.
• Engage with the business community to further the goals of the Mike Cottrell College of Business (e.g., connecting students to potential employers).
• Participate as an active contributing member to the service activities of the college.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of teaching and learning practices
• Knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts of business analytics
• Knowledge of analytics and visualization software
• Ability to demonstrate best practices of written and oral business communication
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Passion for working with students to develop their skills and expertise

Required Qualifications

• An earned master's degree in an area with a primary focus on analytics/quantitative techniques/statistics, with at least 18 graduate hours in analytics or related areas, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution, is required at the time of hire.
• Recent substantive and significant experience in teaching and/or industry relevant to business analytics/ quantitative techniques/statistics and expertise in data analytics/visualization software such as R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those applicants who have a record of excellent teaching and practice in the area of business analytics and commitment to business education.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.