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Job Title:
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Analytics
Job Family:
Furman Faculty
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Pay Type:
Salary
Department:
Business/Accounting
Job Summary:
The Business and Accounting Department at Furman University invites applications
for a tenure-track position in Analytics at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or
Full Professor. This position is one of three newly approved faculty hires in
business and accounting and will commence on August 1, 2027. Candidates with a
strong interest in data analytics education within a nationally ranked liberal
arts and science setting are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are
expected to excel in teaching at the undergraduate level, mentor and advise
students, and conduct original research leading to peer-reviewed publications or
other significant scholarly contributions to the discipline. The ideal candidate
will also demonstrate the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
and contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity within
our rich learning culture. The teaching load is five courses per year. In
addition to the introductory and intermediate business analytics courses, the
successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach advanced data analytics
electives related to their area of expertise.
Job Description:
A Ph.D. or D.B.A. in data analytics, operations, business, or a related
discipline is required by August 1, 2027; ABD candidates will be considered,
provided the degree is conferred before that date. Prior university-level
teaching experience and corporate or industry experience are highly preferred
but not required. The teaching load is five sections per academic year. In
addition to the introductory business analytics course, the candidate will have
the opportunity to teach advanced business analytics electives related to their
area of expertise. Successful candidates are expected to excel in teaching at
the undergraduate level, mentor and advise students, and conduct original
research leading to peer-reviewed publications or other significant scholarly
contributions to the discipline. Duties also include service to the department
and university.
The Business and Accounting Department offers bachelor’s degrees in Accounting,
Business, and Finance. Within the Business major, students can select a track in
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International Business, or Business Administration.
The Business and Accounting Department also participates in and supports the
Data and Decision Analytics major, and the interdisciplinary minors in Data
Analytics and Visual Strategy.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to work with students from
diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access
and opportunity within our rich learning culture. The ideal candidate will also
be eager to develop high-impact, engaged learning experiences, including
directing and mentoring undergraduate research and course-related projects. The
department has a history of community engaged learning.
There are currently 10 full-time business and accounting faculty members. The
Joe & Diana Hurley Finance & Business Analytics Lab provides students and
faculty with access to Bloomberg terminals and Capital IQ. Faculty receive
robust research support, including access to statistical analysis tools such as
SAS, STATA, SPSS, and ArcGIS, alongside institutional subscriptions to The Wall
Street Journal and Bloomberg news.
Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community
through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that
cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and
discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education.
We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a
substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative
elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and
minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop
various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On
Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal
Connections, and four distinctive external facing institutes.
Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF in the order
listed: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy
and interests, statement of research, and complete contact information for three
references. The statement of teaching philosophy and interests should describe
your inclusive teaching and mentoring efforts, broadly conceived, and how your
teaching and mentoring may contribute to a liberal arts and sciences community
that aims, among other things, to “honor inquiry, promote diversity, [and]
strive for equity” (FUture [https://www.furman.edu/strategic-plan/] Focused
[https://www.furman.edu/strategic-plan/])
[https://www.furman.edu/strategic-plan/]. You may also discuss any relevant
professional development, service contributions, or other experiences that have
refined your skills or demonstrate your efforts in these areas. While detailing
your specific teaching interests discussion of your prior course experience and
any industry background that can be leveraged to enhance classroom instruction
and student mentorship is welcomed.
The position commences on August 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin
immediately, with priority consideration given to applications received by
September 15, 2026, and the search will continue until the position is filled.
Please direct any questions via email to the Search Committee Chair, Dr.
Virginia Gerde, at virginia.gerde@furman.edu.
Education Requirements:
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Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):