Assistant Professor of Analytics at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-1407-000 / School of Info Systems & Mgmt

College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of Business

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9003 / Assistant Professor

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with rank

Position Number: 00052601

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The School of Information Systems and Management at the Muma College of Business includes faculty members who engage in fundamental research in management, information systems, and data analytics, collaborate in interdisciplinary research programs, and publish in the leading journals in management, information systems and data analytics. The School serves a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs at the college and university levels including the BS in Business Administration with major and minors in Management & MIS, MS in Management, MS in MIS, MS in Cybersecurity, MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D., and DBA. More information is at https://www.usf.edu/business/schools/information-systems-management/index.aspx

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university located in beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west coast. It is one of the largest public universities in the nation, among the top 50 public universities, and among the top 50 universities, public or private, for federal research expenditures. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities.

USF has campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. The concentration of high technology companies and shared services centers in this region affords many contacts and consulting opportunities. With mild weather and ample recreational opportunities, the Tampa Bay area is consistently ranked as one of the most attractive places to live in the United States.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School of Information Systems and Management (SISM) in the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida (USF) is recruiting one tenure-track faculty position with a focus on analytics at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. The positions will be located on the Tampa campus and will participate fully as part of the vibrant SISM team across the three campuses of USF (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee). The hired faculty members will conduct high quality research leading to publications in premier journals in the discipline, will write grant proposals for federal competitive grants, and will teach in the doctoral, masters and undergraduate SISM programs. Responsibilities will also include service activities that support the missions of USF, the Muma College of Business, and the broader Tampa Bay communities. For more information about the USF Muma College of Business, the School of Information Systems and Management, and the different academic programs therein, visit https://www.usf.edu/business/schools/information-systems-management/index.aspx .

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

A PhD in Information Systems/Data Science/Statistics/Computer Science or a related discipline from a top University (an AAU institution or equivalent international university).

Candidates who will successfully complete all requirements for their doctorate degree by July 2025, including final dissertation defense, may also apply.

PREFERRED:

1. A record of research publication(s) accepted, or in late-stage review, in premier journals such as MISQ, ISR, Management Science, POM, INFORMS Journal on Computing, JMIS or in equivalent disciplines specific outlets, commensurate with experience.
2. Ability to develop and offer relevant courses for the doctoral, masters and bachelors programs in business analytics, big data, machine learning and AI with a focus on business applications.
3. Interest and ability to develop industry/community connections.
4. Interest and ability to achieve research grant success from competitive federal institutions such as NSF/NIH/DOD/DOE etc.
5. Interest and ability to participate in interdisciplinary research projects across University Colleges.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38232

Posting Date: 11/14/2024

Posting End Date: 01/15/2025

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

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