Visiting Assistant Professor , Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics

James Madison University; Waynesboro, Harrisonburg (VA, VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor to join their dynamic Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics. This one-year appointment will focus on teaching undergraduate courses in business analytics, utilizing tools such as Excel, Python, and R. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and possess a doctorate in a relevant field. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusive excellence while contributing to the growth of future business leaders. This opportunity promises a collaborative environment where your expertise will significantly impact students' learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field from an AACSB-accredited business school.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in business analytics and related topics.
• Engage in academic and community service.

Skills

Business Analytics

Teaching Excellence

Research Potential

Excel

Python

R

Education

Doctorate in Business Analytics

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics

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Position Overview

James Madison University’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN) is seeking applicants for a one-year visiting Assistant Professor appointment beginning in Fall 2025.

The department, part of the College of Business, has 25 full-time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors, and supports undergraduate programs with hands-on projects, laboratory exercises, and case analyses. The CIS program is accredited by ABET and holds both AACSB and ABET accreditations.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is teaching undergraduate courses in business analytics, including topics like business statistics, decision analysis, and management science, utilizing tools such as Excel, Python, or R. The teaching load is 3/3. The candidate is also expected to engage in academic and community service, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in business analytics, decision sciences, management science, operations research, industrial engineering, or a related field, from an AACSB-accredited business school if from a business program, by the start date.
• Potential for scholarly research resulting in peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated through research pipeline activities.
• Ability to teach courses in business analytics, including prescriptive analytics, business statistics, and management science, using Excel.
• Teaching excellence or potential, evidenced by course evaluations, awards, or pedagogical research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and applying analytics solutions in business contexts.
• Experience teaching programming with Excel, Python, or R.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the online application and upload:

• Contact information for three references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)

About JMU

Located in Harrisonburg, VA, JMU is committed to diversity, inclusive excellence, and high-quality education, with a student body of approximately 20,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduates.