Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Analytics

Jackson State University, United States

Updated: about 12 hours ago
Location: Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
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Position Details
Position Information


Posting Number F00357P
Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Analytics
Department College of Health Sciences
FLSA
Salary Not listed
Grant Funded Yes
Location Jackson Medical Mall
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Non Tenured
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired start date 08/01/2024
Position Summary
The Public Health Informatics Technology (PHIT) Program in the College of Health Sciences is accepting applications for its Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Analytics position. This non-tenure position includes teaching graduate-level courses in Business Analytics and Project Management. Faculty will coordinate students’ capstone opportunities and will be expected to make substantial contributions to teaching, research/scholarly activities, and service.

Qualifications


Minimum Required Education
Must have a Ph.D. in Business Analytics, Econometrics and Statistics, Project Management , Supply Chain Management, or related degrees..
Minimum Required Experience
  • Professional proficiency with data analytics software, such as R, Python, Tableau, etc., is required.
  • Demonstration of positive teaching experiences teaching data/quantitative methods/statistics.
  • Experience in curriculum delivery and development.
  • Experience teaching courses at graduate levels preferred.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None
Qualifications
  • Demonstration of scholarly contributions through refereed journal publications and other intellectual contributions in business analytics.
  • Candidates with strong evidence of scholarship in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning or other emerging topics in analytics are encouraged to apply.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and interdisciplinary funded applied research.
  • Preference is for candidates with Ph.D.’s with a demonstrated and ongoing record of impactful research in Business.
  • Analytical candidates who have strong industry engagement and proven ability to link theory and practice in their area(s) of expertise.
  • Strong commitment to strategic thinking.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide results-driven outcomes as a facilitator of graduate courses.
  • Integrate hands-on learning opportunities through practices and discovery-based learning strategies that address real-world problems.
  • Implement 21st-century technology-enhanced learning strategies that improve students’ opportunities, academic achievement, and job preparation.
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders to develop partnerships to secure funding opportunities.
  • Promote, develop, and teach courses for Business Analytics, Data Science, and/or Project Management.
  • Using various Learning Management Systems and Platforms (Canvas, LoudCloud, Angel, D2L, Blackboard and Module).
  • Participation in program events such as: Orientation, Graduation, Students’ celebrations, Faculty/Staff Retreats, and other general events.
  • Work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.
  • Conduct training workshop and support PHIT goals and objective.

Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date 10/25/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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