Assistant Professor Business Analytics

Park University invites applications for a Full-Time tenure track Assistant Professor position starting in August 1, 2027

The successful candidate will primarily teach in-person, on-campus courses within Park University's Information Systems and Business Analytics programs. Our dynamic business analytics curriculum includes coursework in information systems, data mining, data visualization, predictive analytics, and digital marketing analytics. Students engage in hands-on, applied learning experiences that incorporate statistical analysis, programming, and data visualization tools to solve real-world business challenges.

Position Accountabilities

Teaching responsibilities will be aligned with the candidate’s academic background and professional expertise. In addition to face-to-face instruction, the teaching load may include online courses. Opportunities to develop and enhance online course offerings may also be available. The standard teaching assignment is four courses per semester.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A (ABD or master’s degree considered) in business with a focus on Business Analytics including Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Data Science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university. 

• Master’s degree with industry experience may be considered

• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and statistical software.

• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic and/ or industry experience in:

  • database systems

  • data collection from multiple sources, including APIs.

  • Business Analytics

• Experience teaching online courses

• Expertise in DevOps, data pipeline design, and cloud computing platforms, such as AWS.

Qualified applicants must upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and professional references.  The cover letter must identify the candidate’s salary expectations.

Review of applications begins October 19.

Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River.  We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.