[AISWorld] Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Position(s) in Business Analytics at the University of Iowa

[Kang Zhao]

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Tippie College of Business
Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Position(s) in Business Analytics

*The Position(s)*

The award-winning Department of Business Analytics in the Tippie College of
Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one or more
tenure-track faculty positions at all levels starting August 2023. We are
excited to consider a broad range of fields within Analytics, including
Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Industrial
Engineering, Informatics/Information Sciences, Logistics, Management
Science, Operations Management/Supply Chain, Statistics, or any related
field. The successful candidate(s) will contribute to vibrant and growing
programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Find more information
and apply at https://teach.tippie.uiowa.edu.

*The Department*

Analytics is the transformation of data into insight for better decision
making, and Business Analytics is the application of Analytics to Business.
As the process for transforming data into insight is inherently
multi-disciplinary, Business Analytics lies at the intersection of Computer
Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics (particularly Optimization), and
Business.

The Department of Business Analytics in the Tippie College of Business has
been at the forefront of research in Analytics for decades and, as the
recipient of the 2021 INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize, was recently
honored as a top department in the world for preparing students for careers
in analytics.

The Department has particular research strengths in predictive analytics in
the areas of health care, social issues, text, and social media, and
faculty members have developed key methodologies in social-network
analysis, spatio-temporal data mining, and mathematical optimization.  The
Department is also internationally known for work in supply-chain design
and transportation, including humanitarian logistics.

The Department of Business Analytics offers a BBA in Business Analytics and
Information Systems, an MS in Business Analytics (both part-time and
full-time programs), as well as the PhD degree.  Through its Tippie
Analytics Cooperative, the Department is actively engaged with local,
national, and Fortune 500 companies to continually enhance and improve
student learning. The Department also hosts an annual international
Analytics Case Competition and Women in Analytics and Leadership Conference.


*A Supportive Environment*
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 (DEI). To learn more
about the University of Iowa’s commitment to DEI, visit
https://diversity.uiowa.edu.

Faculty members in the Tippie College of Business contribute to this
mission by designing curricula, research programs, and engagement
opportunities that advance the 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.

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 healthcare, 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. Additional dual-career
support, including for partners with careers outside of academia, is
provided by the Tippie College of Business through its Strategic
Partnership Office.

*Iowa City*

A diverse community, an affordable place to live, and a vibrant cultural
life make Iowa City an attractive home for scholars, scientists, artists,
writers, and professionals of all kinds. Iowa City takes pride in its
openness, inclusion, and safety.
Iowa City is one of just 28 UNESCO Cities of Literature in the world,
affirming its reputation as an international destination for creative
thinkers. With outstanding and affordable healthcare, excellent libraries
and schools, historic neighborhoods, and a downtown filled with a lively
mix of restaurants, shops, theater, music, and festivals, Iowa City is a
casual, vibrant college town. See https://teach.tippie.uiowa.edu/iowa-city
for more information.

*Required Qualifications*

• An earned doctorate or strong evidence that the doctoral degree will be
completed before August 15, 2023 in Applied Mathematics, Business
Analytics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering,
Informatics/Information Sciences, Logistics, Management Science, Operations
Management/Supply Chain, Statistics, or any related field.
• Demonstrated potential for publishing high-quality research.

*Desired Qualifications*

• Demonstrated success in teaching is desirable.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse groups of students is
desirable.

*Application Instructions*

Please submit your materials by using the University of Iowa online job
application system at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/.  Click on
the listings for Tippie College of Business and select requisition #*74571*.

Each applicant should submit:

1. Cover letter (including any upcoming conferences they plan to attend)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching statement
4. Research statement
5. Diversity statement
6. One to three samples of research papers, preferably submitted as PDF
files
7. The applicant will provide the e-mail address of three external
reference writers at the application website.

For best consideration, applications are encouraged to be submitted by *October
10, 2022*.  Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications
will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position(s) are filled.

*Inquiries and Policies*

General questions about the position should be directed to the Search
Committee Chair,* Kang Zhao (kang-zhao at uiowa.edu <kang-zhao at uiowa.edu>)*,
and questions about the application procedure should be directed to
Departmental Administrator *Nicole Bible (tippie-west-asst at uiowa.edu
<tippie-west-asst at uiowa.edu>)*.

Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Position is
100% time with benefits. For more information about the
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty policy, refer to the Operations Manual, III
10.1.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Appropriate
background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be
conducted.

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.

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 at 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, disability,
genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S.
military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences,
or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an
individual.


-- 
Kang Zhao, Ph.D.
Tippie College of Business
The University of Iowa

Website: http://www.kangzhao.net