Details
Posted: 09-Sep-22
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Tippie College of Business
Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Position(s) in Business Analytics
The award-winning Department of Business Analytics in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one or more tenured/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.
Application Instructions
Each applicant should submit:
- Cover letter (including any upcoming conferences they plan to attend)
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Diversity statement
- One to three samples of research papers, preferably submitted as PDF files
- 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@uiowa.edu), and questions about the application procedure should be directed to Departmental Administrator Nicole Bible (tippie-west-asst@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.
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