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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS

The University of Memphis

 Job Description

The Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management in the Fogelman College of Business & Economics is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Business Analytics effective fall 2022, pending available funding. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include in-person and online sections of undergraduate and graduate core business analytics courses. Additional teaching responsibilities include advanced marketing analytics and supply chain analytics. The faculty member is expected to maintain a stream of quality research, participate in departmental activities, and fulfill professional and university service responsibilities.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Decision Sciences, Management Science, Business Analytics, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited college of business is required. Effective college teaching experience, a commitment to teaching excellence, and evidence of strong research potential are required for Assistant Professor.

Compensation

This is an academic-year appointment and offers competitive compensation, summer research support, and an attractive benefits program, depending on qualifications.

The College

The Fogelman College of Business & Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast. Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College. Degree programs offered include the BBA, MA (Economics), MBA, Executive MBA, International MBA, MS, and PhD. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College faculty of approximately 100 serves over 3,500 students, with approximately 2,500 undergraduates, 950 master's students and 60 doctoral students. The highly qualified faculty is recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals.

The University

The University of Memphis is emerging as one of America's great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. The University of Memphis is one of Tennessee's three comprehensive doctoral- extensive institutions of higher learning. It awards more than 3,000 degrees annually. With an enrollment of approximately 22,000 students, The University of Memphis has 25 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence. The modem and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis. For additional information about the University, visit the Web site at: http://www.memphis.edu.

The Community

Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South's largest and most attractive cities. In 2020, the population of Memphis was over 650,000, with over 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including four Fortune 500 companies: FedEx Corporation, AutoZone, International Paper, and ServiceMaster. Memphis is a major distribution center and boasts the world's second busiest cargo airport. As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis offers a full range of research opportunities and cultural experiences. The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage, has many fine restaurants, theaters, and museums, as well as one of the nation's largest urban park systems. Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys a mild climate.

Application

Application should include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, research sample, unofficial transcripts, summaries of teaching evaluations, the names and contact information of three professional references, and be made online at: http://workforum.memphis.edu. Screening of applications begins September 10, 2021, and may continue until the position is filled. If you have questions, please contact the search committee chair, Mehdi Amini at mamini@memphis.edu.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.