[AISWorld] Tenure Track Faculty Opening in Business Information & Analytics, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver (Assistant/Associate/Full Professors)

[Young Jin Lee]

Tenure Track Faculty Opening in Business Information & Analytics, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver (Assistant/Associate/Full Professors)

Job Description

The Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for 2 tenure- track faculty positions in the Department of Business Information and Analytics (BIA) starting fall 2016. While Assistant Professors are preferred, exceptional candidates may be considered at the ranks of Associate and Full Professor. The Department of Business Information and Analytics is an academic unit of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver in Colorado. DU is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 11,700 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as a Doctoral/Research University with high research activity. The Daniels College of Business is the one of the largest colleges within the University, with 1,800 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. We offer a variety of majors and minors, including two bachelor’s degrees, five MBA degree programs and seven specialized master’s degrees. Founded in 1908 and continuously accredited by AACSB – International since 1923, we transform lives, organizations and communities through educational experiences, outreach and knowledge creation. We are committed to the principles of multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusive excellence through involvement and participation in university and college wide projects and initiatives. Daniels is proud to be among the top business schools nationally and internationally to receive recognition for its graduate and undergraduate programs from U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, Financial Times and Forbes. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the nation’s largest city park system and a thriving business community, a Pew Research Study lists Denver as the #1 city in which people want to live. The Department of Business Information and Analytics merges the disciplines of Information Technology, Statistics and Operations Management into a department focusing on the key needs of today’s organizations to create, manage and understand the wealth of information they possess. The Department of BIA offers graduate programs (a master’s in Business Analytics and a Business Analytics Certificate Program) and an undergraduate major in business analytics with minors focusing on business analytics, statistics and information technology. Building on a legacy of leadership and first-mover advantage, the Department offers rigorous academic instruction, enjoys strong industry support and has 15 full-time faculty members. The Department is well positioned to be a leader in the developing fields of Business Analytics and Business Intelligence.

Position Summary

Professors in the Department of BIA are expected to teach six core courses throughout the academic year, which may include fall, winter, and spring quarters, in the areas of Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Quantitative Modeling, Statistical Computing, Data Warehousing or Data Visualization. Teaching responsibilities may include both undergraduate and graduate level courses using traditional, hybrid, and online delivery methods. Teaching responsibilities may involve day, night and weekend classes. Maintenance of AACSB academic qualifications (Scholarly Academic) is required.Faculty members are expected to participate in Department and College faculty meetings, curriculum development, assurance of learning, and the advising of students.

Teaching:

The individual(s) who fill(s) this position will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. The usual teaching load for tenured/tenure track faculty members is six (four credit hour) courses. Courses taught may include the areas of Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Quantitative Modeling, Statistical Computing, Data Warehousing or Data Visualization.

Summer research support and two course releases for research activity are granted for two years to an Assistant Professor. Course releases and stipends/summer support for research activity beyond the first two years as an Assistant Professor are subject to a competitive peer review process open to all faculty members. Associate/Full Professors may receive a course release for research activity through a competitive college-wide process. Summer teaching is optional and is subject to negotiation with the Chair of the Department. It is compensated separately.

Research:

The individual(s) who fill(s) this position will demonstrate potential for conducting high-quality research in at least one of the following areas: information systems, statistics, business analytics, and/or decision sciences. Experience with research grant writing and the ability to present to scholarly and practitioner-related audiences is a plus.
The Assistant Professor will conduct primarily discipline-based research and focus on publishing in target and other high-quality academic journals.
To be appointed at the rank of associate or full professor, individuals must have demonstrated ability to publish regularly in top-tier journals on the Daniels target journal list.

Service:

The individual who fills this position will be expected to participate in the academic life of the Department of Business Information and Analytics and Daniels College faculty meetings, assurance of learning, curriculum development, and the advising of students. A good deal of involvement with students is expected of all faculty members in the Department of Business Information and Analytics. Beyond the academic life of the College, the Assistant Professor will initially engage in limited service activities unless they tie specifically to one’s research agenda. Associate and Full Professors will be expected to take leadership roles in the department, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Tenure Track Assistant:
Doctorate in Statistics, Operations Research, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management or related field. ABD will be considered for Assistant Professors, but degree must be completed no later than March 31 of the first year with Daniels. Candidate will hold the title of instructor until completion of the doctoral degree.

Tenure Track Associate/Full:
Doctorate in Statistics, Operations Research, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management or related field.

Others:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Maintenance of appropriate faculty qualifications (Scholarly Academic) under AACSB Standards is required.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives to effectively engage diverse populations and learning styles.
Demonstrated commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Education and Qualifications

Education:
PhD or DBA Statistics, Operations Research, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management or related field from an AACSB or EQUIS-accredited institution.

Previous experience:
Assistant Professor candidates must demonstrate potential for excellent teaching. Associate and Full Professors must demonstrate previous excellence in the classroom.
Active in the business community and the academy (e.g., consulting, presentations, publications in trade journals and conference proceedings).
Previous experience or demonstrated ability to teach in a traditional setting, online and/or in hybrid courses.

Instructions for Candidates
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy statement, research philosophy statement, list of references, letters of reference, list of courses taught and teaching evaluations that include summary of scores and examples of no more than ten student comments to the University’s online application system at the University of Denver website www.dujobs.org<http://www.dujobs.org> (only online applications can be considered). The position is expected to begin September 1, 2016.
For more information, contact Dr. Anthony Hayter at Anthony.Hayter at du.edu<mailto:Anthony.Hayter at du.edu>.
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Best regards,
Young Jin (YJ)

Young Jin (YJ) Lee, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in Business Information & Analytics
Daniels College of Business
University of Denver
303-871-4813
YoungJin.Lee at du.edu<mailto:YoungJin.Lee at du.edu>
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