[AISWorld] Faculty Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Analytics

[Wenjun Zhou]

POSITION ADVERTISEMENT

The University of Tennessee
Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Analytics


The University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business invites applications
and nominations for a faculty position in the Department of Business
Analytics and Statistics. Appointment may be at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level, depending on qualifications.  A primary research interest
in developing analytic methods relevant to business is expected.  Success
publishing research in top journals, or the strong potential for that
success, is desired.  Review of applications will begin in January 2017 and
will continue until the position is filled.  Effective date of employment
will be August 1, 2017, or when filled.  Compensation will be competitive.


Qualifications

Required: A Ph.D. degree (or ABD) in Statistics, Business Analytics, Data
Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field.
Experience in applying analytics to real world problems.

Preferred: The ideal candidate will have: commitment to a scholarly
research record as evidenced by targeting top-tier journals; expertise in
various machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling tools;
knowledge of big data technologies and other widely-used tools in business
analytics; teaching experience; appreciation of the role of analytics in
various business functions; ability to work well with college and
department colleagues.


Program Information

The Department of Business Analytics and Statistics is one of six
departments within the Haslam College of Business at the University of
Tennessee.  The Department currently offers bachelors and masters degrees
in Business Analytics, Ph.D. degree in Analytics, as well as a dual
M.B.A./M.S. in Business Analytics in conjunction with the College’s MBA
program.  The Department also leads the University’s Intercollegiate
Graduate Statistics Program and is partnering with the Bredesen Center for
creation of a PhD in Data Science.  We have been very successful in placing
our masters students in Fortune 500 companies as well as in new analytics
organizations. The department emphasizes working with business through 1)
multiple capstone projects each semester with partner companies, 2) our
Business Analytics Forum in which non-competing companies meet to share
best practices, and 3) an active seminar series where we host business
analytics professionals weekly.  The faculty is active in publishing and
numerous members serve on leading editorial boards.  Faculty excellence has
been recognized by international and national awards, including the Edelman
Award, ASQ’s Nelson Award, the Wagner Prize, etc.


Duties/Responsibilities

Research requirements include a strong and continuing record of
publications in top-tier journals.  The successful candidate will be
expected to contribute to the teaching mission at the undergraduate,
masters, and PhD levels.  The Haslam College offers an attractive
research/teaching mix to support our research mission.


Application Procedure

Qualified individuals should send a complete application package (in pdf
format) to Professor Robert Mee, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, c/o
analyticsfacultysearch at utk.edu.  The application package should include a
curriculum vita, teaching and research statements, a job market paper
and/or selected publications if available, and contact information
consisting of three (3) references.  If available, include evidence of
successful prior teaching (course materials, teaching evaluations, etc.).
Letters of reference should be directed to Professor Mee at University of
Tennessee, 916 Volunteer Blvd., 244 Stokely Management Center, Knoxville,
TN 37996-0532.  The search will remain open until the position is filled.
For further information, see our website bas.utk.edu.


Statement of Campus Policy for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment
programs and services.  All qualified applicants will receive equal
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran
status.


Revised Nov. 22, 2016


-- 
Wenjun Zhou, Assistant Professor
Business Analytics and Statistics
Haslam College of Business
University of Tennessee Knoxville

Address: 916 Volunteer Blvd., Room SMC 247, Knoxville, TN 37996-0532
Phone: (865) 974-9198
Email: wzhou4 at utk.edu or wzhou7 at gmail.com
Homepage: http://web.utk.edu/~wzhou4/
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