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206601 Info Systems/Statistics/Mgt Science
Rank
Associate/Full Professor
Position Summary
The Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama invites applications for a Distinguished Faculty position in the Information Systems Statistics and Management Science Department in either of its two STEM programs: OM and Statistics.
Detailed Position Information
The Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure/tenuretrack Distinguished Faculty position in the Information Systems Statistics and Management Science Department in either of its two STEM programs: OM and Statistics.
The Shelby Endowment for Distinguished Faculty will be used to recruit and retain preeminent STEM faculty at the University of Alabama. The Culverhouse College of Business Administration offers STEM designated programs. Culverhouses Information Systems Statistics and Management Science (ISM) Department has two STEM designated programs in the areas of OM and statistics.
The statistics area has been part of the College for over a century. It is a selfsufficient area with its own faculty and programs. The statistics faculty is active teaching and researching topics that have an impact on business especially those in the transition from the era of data parsimony to the new one of big data. OM applies topics and tools from management science operations research and other areas in applied mathematics to solve realworld problems to optimize productivity improve logistics and streamline supply chains. Both OM and statistics offer a PhD under their own umbrella program.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Statistics or in Operations Management/Management Science/Operations Research/ Industrial Engineering or related field
Highly established faculty at the rank of full professor or established faculty at the rank of associate professor who exhibit an emerging reputation and meet or exceed the requirements to receive the distinction to become Shelby Distinguished Faculty. Qualifications
1. Membership or great promise of membership in any of the three National Academies (Engineering Science Medicine) or American Academy of Arts & Sciences or similar national/international honorific society with equivalent prestige as one of the American academies and which recognizes life achievements in STEM areas. 2. High recognitions specific to an area of study; e.g. Fellow of The Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS) Fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA) Fellow etc. 3. Awarded important awards or distinctions such as those from INFORMS or ASA a prestigious award from sister organizations e.g. the George B. Dantzig Prize of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) or the INFORMS von Neumann Theoretical Prize. 4. Honoris Cause degrees from prestigious universities.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Candidates must apply online at and attach a curriculum vitae and three references. Required documents not attached at time of application will disqualify application. Review of applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open until the position is filled.
About the Division/College/School
The Culverhouse College of Business is home to an inclusive community committed to personal engagement and dedicated to shaping the future of business through excellence in teaching research and service.
Continuously accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1929 Culverhouse is among the leading public business schools in the country.
The College offers degree programs at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels distributed across five academic departments and the Manderson Graduate School of Business.
Some of its many distinctive programs and labs include the STEM and CREATE Path to the MBA a value investing library and trading room a behavioral research lab and a center focused on data analytics.
About the University
The University of Alabama part of The University of Alabama System is the states flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching research and service. With a global reputation for excellence UA provides an inclusive forwardthinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful studentcentered campus.
A leader in cuttingedge research UA advances discovery creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.
As the states largest higher education institution UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.
Its a vibrant community thats filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River the city features a walkable downtown thats complete with live music locally owned shops outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.
With a metro area population of 235000 the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham in westcentral Alabama. Its within a few hours drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville New Orleans and Atlanta making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the Souths finest offerings.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a preemployment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age genetic information disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. EEO is the Law Experience:
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