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Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Management in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for two (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor in Business Analytics and Information Systems positions, starting in August 2025. Primary teaching responsibilities will be courses for Business Analytics and Management Information Systems (MIS) majors. Teaching assignments might include introduction to information systems, programming, business analytics, business intelligence, database management, systems analysis and design, and other related topics and courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department is open to candidates with a variety of research agendas, areas of specialization, and methodological approaches. In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours are required. Depending on demand and expertise, teaching responsibilities may include a limited number of online courses. Applicants seeking a balance in teaching/research responsibilities will find a collegial work environment and a faculty actively engaged and committed to the growth and continuous improvement of the majors in the Management Department. Salary and benefits are competitive with peer institutions.

The Wilson College of Business (http://business.uni.edu) is AACSB accredited and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments along with MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College of Business has 53 full-time faculty members 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. The 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 and 37 states, actively contributing to Iowa's economic vitality.

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 and actively engaged in meaningful scholarship and seek to be exceptional teachers. The department provides a supportive environment for faculty development, growth and professional success.

The University of Northern Iowa provides high-quality education, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and preparing them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences, with advanced degrees available in many programs. The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.

UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.

Education Requirements:

PhD or DBA in Business Analytics or MIS from an AACSB-accredited institution, or PhD or DBA in another business field from an AACSB-accredited institution combined with additional systems technology-focused educational background at the undergraduate or graduate level and explicit teaching and scholarly interests in MIS/Business Analytics, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems with explicit teaching and scholarly interests in MIS/Business Analytics required. ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date by August 2025.

Required Qualifications:

A record of excellence in teaching with evidence of a student-focused approach; 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; evidence of experience with hands-on business analytics and/or information systems development; active participation in appropriate professional associations; teaching or scholarly interest in artificial intelligence as evidenced by academic or professional experience on the topic; and scholarly interests in the ethical use of technology preferred.

For more information, please contact Betsy Ratchford (Associate Professor of Practice) at 319-272-2310 or email at betsy.ratchford@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted before 02/15/2025 to be considered for this position.

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter

3) Statement of teaching philosophy

4) Research Statement

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.

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