Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems is a 9-month, full-time faculty position in the Department of Marketing, Management, and Technology in the School of Business. The Assistant Professor will have expertise in advanced analytics processes (e.g., SEMMA, 6 steps), a strong foundation in analytical techniques (e.g., association analysis, decision trees, text analytics), and proficiency with applied tools (e.g., Statistica, RapidMiner, KNIME, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, etc.). In addition, experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning, including developing and applying models as well as understanding their benefits and limitations in industry, teaching, and research, would be strongly preferred. This role will be assigned to teach courses such as Data Analysis and Reporting, Information Technology for Decision Making, or related subjects, and to deliver courses in multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree in Business Information Systems or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited school.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience
• Professional work experience supporting teaching assignments
• Record of research
• Experience with analytics tools and platforms (e.g., KNIME, RapidMiner, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, R, Python) is preferred
• AI/machine learning experience (e.g., developing, using, pros/cons, etc.) in industry, teaching, and research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach required courses per semester (fall and spring), of which 2 to 3 may be different courses. Classes take place in the mornings, at night (1 night/week), and/or online.
• During summers (subject to funding, department need, and availability), all full-time faculty members, including Instructors, may teach an additional 2 courses for 15% of their 9-month salary, over a 5-week period of time
• Serve on University, College, School, and Department committees
• Engage with the regional business community
• Publish scholarly research
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees