Assistant or Associate Professor of Business/Data

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Position Summary

The 30-credit Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics is designed to meet the demand from employers and provide students with an end-to-end analytics education through a core curriculum with real practical experience. The program is housed within the Meehan School of Business, which offers AACSB-accredited BSBA degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, International Business, Sport Management, and Talent & Human Resources Management along with an AUPHA-certified BA degree in Healthcare Management and a BA in Economics. The MPS in Data Analytics prepares students with a deep understanding of the technical aspects of working with data along with the capacity to identify and communicate analysis to stakeholders. Students graduate with a portfolio of work demonstrating their abilities and receive a Tier 3 SAS Academic Specialization. The program also offers a 15-credit Data Analytics Graduate Certificate.

The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies provides academic leadership and oversight of the College's graduate and professional programs. GPS offers in-person, hybrid, and fully online master's degrees, graduate certificates, and professional development in business, education, and professional science programs. Our academic programs are designed to empower working professionals and recent graduates to expand their employment and career opportunities through rigorous, convenient, and flexible academic offerings. Faculty in the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies work within their respective graduate department as well as collaboratively with joint and undergraduate colleagues in related undergraduate Departments. GPS works closely and collaboratively with the Leo J. Meehan School of Business and working across the division and school is an expectation of all faculty members. This position is eligible for hire at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As an Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Analytics within the Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics, the Coordinator will teach a variety of graduate courses such as Statistics for Data Analytics, Database & Data Warehouse Concepts, Structured Data Mining Using SAS, Database Applications, Visualization & Digital Storytelling, and others. It will be expected that the Coordinator maintain up-to-date knowledge of new software as needed for use in business/data analytics and business academic programs. In addition, as a member of GPS, the faculty will contribute to quality assurance and accreditation, policy development, and liaising with external stakeholders.

Additionally, as Coordinator of the Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics, working under the Director of Graduate Business, this faculty role will have administrative responsibilities such as curriculum development and review, student recruitment efforts, student support and advising, faculty coordination, and course scheduling.

Education and/or Experience

Doctoral Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Additionally, 3-5 years of full-time experience in graduate higher education is expected. Some administrative experience, such as serving as a Director or Chair would also be ideal as this position contains administrative responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The applicant must commit to ongoing research productivity and demonstrate participation in the broader academic community in terms of journal review responsibilities, participation in academic conferences, and other academic roles. A commitment to service to the Department, School, and College is also essential. The applicant must show a strong interest in teaching and mentoring graduate students and enjoy working closely with student advisees to establish academic and professional goals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants should submit online (1) a letter of application (cover letter), (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (a teaching philosophy/statement and summaries of student evaluations). (4) Diversity and inclusion: Candidates are encouraged to address their commitment to, and/or experiences with, creating an inclusive environment in the classroom. Two recommendation letters are required, and each should be submitted online by the person giving the reference. Please submit the required documentation via the URL link below. Please do not email documents. For questions, please contact Dr. Alicia Lamere, Chair of the Search Committee, at alamere@stonehill.edu.