"Collat School of Business-Instructor-Quantitative Methods (Business Analytics Focus) - F2730P"

Collat School of Business-Instructor-Quantitative Methods (Business Analytics Focus) - F2730P

Company:

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Job Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Category:

Business Analytics

Type:

Full-Time

School/College: Collat School of Business

Assignment Category: Full-Time

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Payroll Status: Faculty 9

Job Description

The Department of Management, Information Systems, and Quantitative Methods (MISQ) in the Collat School of Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Applied Statistics and Business Analytics, beginning Fall 2026. We seek an enthusiastic, student-focused educator who can deliver high-quality instruction in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business, while preparing students to succeed in a data-driven business environment.

This non-tenure-track position is centered on excellence in teaching, student engagement, and curriculum innovation, with opportunities to support and enhance the School's growing analytics initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business
• Teach 8 sections combined in the fall and spring semesters (e.g. this is a 4/4, nine-month appointment), with opportunities for summer teaching
• Use effective pedagogical approaches to translate analytical concepts into real-world business applications
• Support and mentor undergraduate and graduate students pursuing analytics-related coursework and careers
• Contribute to curriculum development and experiential learning, including projects connected to industry partners
• Deliver courses in online and/or face-to-face formats using the Canvas Learning Management System
• Participate in departmental and school service activities, promote department programs and participate in outreach events, including engagement with advisory board members and participation in career events.

UAB provides strong instructional support, including multimedia classrooms in a state-of-the-art facility, modern analytics software, and opportunities to engage with Birmingham's vibrant business ecosystem-from Fortune 500 firms to entrepreneurial startups.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a Master's degree in Applied Statistics, Business Analytics, Management Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a closely related field
• Demonstrate proficiency in face-to-face and online teaching for undergraduate and graduate students
• Show the ability to communicate analytical and statistical concepts clearly to business students
• Have prior experience in developing and implementing curricula related to business analytics
• Demonstrate proficiency with modern analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI)

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Hold a Ph.D. in a related field
• Have industry experience in analytics, applied statistics, or data-driven decision-making
• Have prior college-level teaching experience
• Demonstrate proficiency with programming languages such as Python and R.

Open Date: 11/10/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

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