We are committed to supporting every Hawkeye’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster an equitable and inclusive environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. We eagerly accept this challenge. At the UI, we achieve excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion. To learn more about the University of Iowa’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/. The Department of Business Analytics within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one or more non-tenure Instructional Track Faculty Position(s) in Business Analytics at the level of Lecturer, Associate Professor of Practice or Instruction, or Full Professor of Practice or Instruction, starting August 18, 2021. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Position(s) may range from 50% time (teaching 4 classes/year) to 100% time (teaching 8 classes/year) and include a 1-7 year contract with benefits. For more information about the Instructional Faculty policy, refer to the Operations Manual, III 10.11. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents the Tippie College of Business’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Tippie College of Business is committed to recruiting a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Explore our recruiting website at https://www.biz.uiowa.edu/search/iowa-city/
Application Instructions: Please submit your materials by using the University of Iowa online job application system at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/. Click on the listings for Tippie College of Business and select requisition 74056
Applicants should submit:
1.Cover letter
2.Curriculum vita
3.Evidence of teaching effectiveness
4.Three letters of recommendation (The applicant will provide the e-mail address of external reference writers at the application website)
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15, 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position(s) are filled. Inquiries Questions about the application process may be directed to Nicole Schrock or Kendra Belski (tippie-west-asst@uiowa.edu).
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu .
At the University of Iowa, we recognize the important relationship between productive careers and quality personal lives, visit https://worklife.uiowa.edu/ to learn more. The University of Iowa is a founding member of the Central Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual-career couples. To see other jobs available in higher education and with key local employers in our area, please visit the HERC website at www.centralmidwestherc.org. For additional information on dual-career resources at the University of Iowa, please visit https://careers.uiowa.edu/dcs.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.
Education Requirement: A Master’s degree in a related field. A PhD and/or extensive industry experience is preferred.
Required Qualifications: Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in any area of Business Analytics or strong background in Business Analytics with industry experience (5-10 years) Desired Qualifications For one of the positions, we particularly seek candidates who are prepared to teach information visualization. Experience also in text analytics and database management is preferred. A history of publishing in academic journals or conference proceedings in information visualization is desired.
For any additional positions, we seek candidates who are prepared to teach in other areas of business analytics. Experience in programming in Python, text analytics, supply chain analytics, operations management, and/or big data management and analytics is preferred.
Internal Number: 74056
About University of Iowa
The University of Iowa
The University of Iowa understands the link between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and excellence in education. As demonstrated by our new DEI Action Plan, we embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture so that all community members are able to unlock their own potential. Faculty members in the College of Business contribute to this mission by designing curricula, research programs, and engagement opportunities that advance understanding of DEI and emphasize the value of global citizenship.
As part of the application, candidates are invited to describe their past, current and planned future efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in alignment with the University of Iowa’s mission and values in the areas of teaching, research mentoring and broader impacts, or other professional service. To learn more about the University of Iowa’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career and Build a Life” in the Io...wa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care, and an automatic tenure clock extension when a new minor child enters the home. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/. The University of Iowa is a founding member of the Central Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual-career couples. To see other jobs available in higher education and with key local employers in our area, please visit the HERC website at www.centralmidwestherc.org.
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