Assistant Professor - Business Analytics

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Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Management in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Business Analytics (BA) position, starting in August 2026. Primary teaching

responsibilities:

will be for courses in the Business Analytics major, emphasizing both foundational approaches to data analysis and decision‑making, and emerging topics in artificial intelligence (AI). Teaching assignments may include introductory courses, programming, business analytics, artificial intelligence, and related subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

In‑person, on‑campus teaching and regular office hours are required, though depending on demand and expertise,

responsibilities:

may also include a limited number of online courses. The department welcomes candidates with a variety of research agendas and methodological approaches. Applicants seeking a balance in teaching and research

responsibilities:

will find a collegial work environment and faculty actively engaged in the growth and continuous improvement of the Management Department’s majors. Salary and

benefits:

are competitive with peer institutions.

Education:

Requirements:

Ph.D. or DBA, in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution, or be near completion by the time employment required.

Required Qualifications:

Record of excellence in teaching with evidence of a student-focused approach; interest in teaching courses in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence; the ability to produce peer-reviewed publishable research that provides insights into issues critical for decision-makers; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal

skills:

; and recognition as an enterprising and effective member of a collaborative team required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Stand‑alone teaching

experience:

;

experience:

in the field of business analytics or artificial intelligence; active involvement in professional associations; and research interests in artificial intelligence preferred. For more information, please contact Dr. Arti Mann, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-2643 or email arti.mann@uni.edu Pre-employment background checks required.

The Wilson College of Business (business.uni.edu) is AACSB-accredited with separate accounting accreditation and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship) along with MBA and MAcc degrees. Wilson College has 49 full-time faculty and 52 staff members and enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students.

The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai.

The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while raising its scholarly profile, secured alternative funding sources and established a distinct strategic identity. The Wilson College of Business boasts a significant economic outreach unit, Business & Community Services, engaging faculty and students, annually working in all 99 counties in Iowa and 37 states, actively contributing to the economic vitality in Iowa and beyond.

The Management Department is home to five majors: Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Management (with two emphases – Business Administration and Organizational Leadership), Human Resource Management, and Supply Chain Management. Faculty in the Management Department are intellectually curious, actively engaged in meaningful scholarship, and seek to be exceptional teachers.

The department provides a supportive environment for faculty development, growth, and professional success. Position Details: Job Category: Faculty Type of Position: Tenure Track Service Schedule: Academic Year Application Instructions: All application materials received by January 30, 2026, will be given full consideration.

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