Teaching-Focused Instructor: Applied Statistics & Business Analytics

Suns News; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement programs

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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)

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.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Communication

Data mining

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Statistics or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

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