Assistant Professor, Business Analytics

Park University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Business Analytics. This is a tenure-track position located in Parkville, MO with a start date of August 2026 (preferred) or January 2027.

Position Accountabilities

This position will be responsible for teaching predominately on campus in a face-to-face modality. Park’s business analytics curriculum includes courses in information systems, data mining, data visualization, predictive analytics, and digital marketing analytics. Students work on applied projects using statistical tools, coding and data visualization software. Specific courses will depend on the candidate’s areas of experience. The candidate’s teaching load may also include fully online courses. Opportunities for online course development may also be available.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Doctorate or ABD relevant to the Information Systems and Business Analytics program curriculum (Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or Business Analytics) or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Academic expertise or industrial experience in:
• database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
• data collection from multiple sources (APIs, IoT, web data, enterprise systems)
• DevOps, data pipeline design, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

• Knowledge of Python, R, SQL, and statistical software.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrated record or strong potential for quality scholarly activity.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial experience in Business Analytics or closely related fields.
• Experience in online curriculum design.
• Experience in online teaching using Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.
• Research record in the areas relevant to the ISBA focus
• Industry connections in Business Analytics

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

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.