Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Analytics

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis is currently experiencing growth in both its undergraduate and graduate business programs. The School seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Applied Analytics. This is a full-time, nine month faculty position with availability beginning in January 2021.

Teaching requirements could consist of courses in information systems, applied analytics, data analytics and possibly other related fields at the undergraduate and Master’s levels, including a new Master’s program in Data Analytics. The normal teaching load is 24 semester hours per academic year. Teaching may be done in face to face or hybrid modalities. Successful candidates should also have demonstrated abilities toward scholarly activity in their fields at the Assistant level or a demonstrated record of scholarship for consideration at the Associate level. Service to the school, University and community are also requirements for the position. Business outreach efforts will also be involved with this position.

The University of Indianapolis is a private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service.” Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university is situated in the 12^th largest city in the United States, located on an attractive 65 acre urban campus in an area with an affordable cost of living. It is within a 10-minute drive of what Forbes magazine lists as one of “America’s Best Downtowns” where the potential for networking includes a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events. Founded in 1902, UIndy has a home campus of nearly 6,000 students. The ACBSP-accredited School of Business has a collegial faculty and is home to 700 undergraduates in 8 majors as well as 300 plus students in MBA, Master of Science in Management, and Master of Professional Studies graduate programs as well as adult learning undergraduate and graduate programs. Personal attention, small interactive classes, and flexible programming are the rule rather than the exception.

The ideal candidate would have PhD or DBA in a field related to Data Analytics, such as Information Systems or Applied Statistics. Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the field is desirable; prior quality teaching is essential. Qualified candidates with Master’s degrees will be considered, provided they have significant professional experience. Candidates are required to submit a letter of application stating their interest in the position, an official or unofficial transcript (highest degree earned), and current curriculum vitae.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses in information systems, applied analytics, data analytics and possibly other related fields at the undergraduate and Master’s levels

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or DBA in a field related to Data Analytics, such as Information Systems or Applied Statistics, or Master's degree with significant professional experience are required
• Prior quality teaching experience is essential
• Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the field is desirable

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Free Parking