Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) or Assistant Professor of Practice - Business Analytics and Applied AI

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation • Lexington, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Management in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or term Assistant Professor of Practice position in Business Analytics (BA) and Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI), starting in August 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities will involve courses in the Business Analytics and AI programs, emphasizing programming-based approaches to data analysis, emerging topics in AI, and business decision-making. In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours are required; responsibilities may also include a limited number of online courses. The department welcomes candidates with a variety of research agendas and methodological approaches. Applicants will find a collegial work environment and faculty actively engaged in the growth and continuous improvement of the Management Department’s majors. Salary and benefits are competitive with peer institutions.

Requirements

• Tenure-track position: Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline required. ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date by August 2028.
• Term position: Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Science, or closely related fields will be considered for a full-time, non-tenure-track hire.
• Tenure-track position: Record of stand-alone teaching excellence with evidence of a student-focused approach.
• Interest in teaching courses in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Recognition as an enterprising and effective member of a collaborative team.
• Term position: Significant work experience in business analytics or artificial intelligence.

Nice To Haves

• Tenure-track position: Stand-alone teaching experience in the field of Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence, with a preference for a programming-based class.
• Tenure-track position: Research in applied artificial intelligence.
• Tenure-track position: Practical industry experience using analytical or agentic AI tools.
• Tenure-track position: Active involvement in professional associations.
• Tenure-track position: Terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Term position: Stand-alone teaching experience in the field of Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence.
• Term position: Terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the Business Analytics and AI programs, emphasizing programming-based approaches to data analysis, emerging topics in AI, and business decision-making.
• In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours.
• Potentially teaching a limited number of online courses.
• Producing peer-reviewed, publishable research relevant to the business environment (for tenure-track position).
• Engaging in the growth and continuous improvement of the Management Department’s majors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits with peer institutions.
• Faculty recruitment tuition reimbursement program (for term position, to support doctoral degree pursuit).
• Excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree