Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:

Management Marketing & Technology

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems is a 9-month full-time faculty position in the Department of Marketing Management and Technology in the School of Business. The Assistant Professor will have expertise in advanced analytics processes (e.g. SEMMA 6 steps) a strong foundation in analytical techniques (e.g. association analysis decision trees text analytics) and proficiency with applied tools (e.g. Statistica RapidMiner KNIME Tableau Power BI SQL Python etc.). In addition experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning including developing and applying models as well as understanding their benefits and limitations in industry teaching and research would be strongly preferred. This role will be assigned to teach courses such as Data Analysis and Reporting Information Technology for Decision Making or related subjects and to deliver courses in multiple modalities (face-to-face hybrid and online). This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree in Business Information Systems or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited school.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• N/A

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach required courses per semester (fall and spring) of which 2 to 3 may be different courses. Classes take place in the mornings at night (1 night/week) and/or online.During summers (subject to funding department need and availability) all full-time faculty members including Instructors may teach an additional 2 courses for 15% of their 9-month salary over a 5-week period of time;

• Serve on University College School and Department committees;

• Engage with the regional business community;

• Publish scholarly research;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Teaching experience;

• Professional work experience supporting teaching assignments;

• Record of research;

• Experience with analytics tools and platforms (e.g. KNIME RapidMiner Tableau Power BI SQL R Python) is preferred;

• AI/machine learning experience (e.g. developing using pros/cons etc.) in industry teaching and research is preferred.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Yue Zhao; Department Chair of Management Marketing and Technology;

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes