Tenure-Track, Rank Open Faculty in Data Analytics

The University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Data Analytics within the Department of Finance, Economics, & Data Analytics in the College of Business & Technology, beginning in Fall 2023.

Responsibilities include teaching in-class and online undergraduate and graduate courses, and serving on dissertation committees as needed. Experience using Canvas, Blackboard, or other comparable learning management platforms is preferred. The review of candidates will focus on their research productivity/potential and teaching effectiveness/potential. Expertise in advanced regression, time-series, and data mining/data science is preferred. The successful candidate will have a willingness to work with students from diverse backgrounds in the classroom and in experiential learning opportunities. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research necessary for the college to meet current AACSB International accreditation standards. Salaries are competitive with other AACSB-accredited institutions, and a review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must possess, or be within six months of completion (as per evidence of ABD status and dissertation defense schedule), a doctorate in Statistics, Economics, or a closely-related field from an accredited institution. Preference will be given to candidates with a field in Statistics/Data Analytics or Economics.

To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/6463. Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application.  In addition, this level of position requires the submission of a one-page diversity statement, the contents of which can be found here. 

Transcripts for all schools attended are also required for a faculty application packet to be considered complete. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested from each school attended to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed.  UNA is a smoke-free campus.