The Department of Business Analytics within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one non-tenure track Visiting Faculty Position in Business Analytics at the level of Visiting Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor starting August 16, 2023. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Position may range from 50% time (teaching 2 classes/year) to 100% time (teaching 4 classes/year) and include a 1-3 year contract with benefits. For more information about the Visiting Faculty policy, refer to the Operations Manual, III 10.12.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Appropriate background checks (e.g., criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.
The University of Iowa’s status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, 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/.
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 Iowa 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. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/.
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.
Education Requirement
An earned doctorate or strong evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed before August 16, 2023.
Required Qualifications
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in any area of business analytics.
A demonstrated potential for publishing significant research in top-tier journals.
Desired Qualifications
We particularly seek candidates who are prepared to teach courses such as machine learning, big data, Python, database and data warehouse, financial analytics, people analytics, or supply chain analytics.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
Cover letter
Curriculum vita
Statement of teaching interests
A summary of teaching evaluations (if available)
Samples of recent publications and manuscripts (if available), preferably as PDF files.
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 May 26, 2023, via https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition number 74817). Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Inquiries
Direct general questions about the position to Professor Kang Zhao (kang-zhao@uiowa.edu), and questions about the application procedure to Departmental Administrator Nicole Bible (tippie-west-asst@uiowa.edu).
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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 .
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 (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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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