The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah has an opening for one full-time career-line (non-tenure-track) faculty member to support the rapidly growing Masters of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program. The MSBA degree as well as the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics are offered jointly by the Department of Marketing and the Department of Operations and Information Systems. The position requires particular expertise and experience in elements of machine learning in addition to more traditional statistical approaches. The program uses R as its preferred language with additional exposure to Python. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) to begin July 1, 2022. The anticipated teaching load consists of eight semester long courses per year. More information about the MSBA program can be found at: http://eccles.utah.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-business-analytics/.
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, the capitol of the State of Utah, the fastest growing tech state in the US. Host to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, nine ski & snowboard resorts are nestled in the mountains above Salt Lake City, all within an hour’s drive of campus. The University is also within a day’s drive of five national parks. The American Economic Development Institute named Utah the “No. 1 Pro-Business State” in the country, the first state west of the Mississippi River to earn that recognition from the nonpartisan think tank, which noted the state’s leadership in economic development, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Department of Marketing is committed to removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our diversity; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here. The University of Utah recognizes that a diverse faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. This institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic partners and to spouses.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Requirements
Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred although candidates with a Master’s degree and significant work experience are also encouraged to apply. The position is open to individuals with degrees in any relevant area, including business, statistics, computer science, and mathematics. Salary is competitive and benefits are excellent.