Assistant Professor of Data Analytics

Assistant Professor of Data Analytics The Plaster School of Business PSB at Missouri Southern State University MSSU invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Data Analytics position with an expected start date of August 1 2026 Duties Teach courses in the Data Analytics program in addition to potentially a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in the operations management statistics andor supply chain disciplines Leverage a variety of emerging technologies and deliver courses through a hyflex instructional methodMaintain an active in discipline research agenda that results in presentations and applied and pedagogical peer reviewed publicationsExhibit enthusiasm for engaging with and mentoring studentsExhibit willingness to collaborate with colleagues students and companies to provide students and community members with work based and professional learning opportunitiesActively participate in service to the department college broader university community and with the business and professional communityRequired Qualifications Candidates will possess an earned doctorate with a concentration in a data analytics related field from an AACSB accredited school by August 1 2026 ABD candidates may be considered for a visiting positionPreferred Qualifications Refereed in discipline journal publicationsRelated industry experienceThe PSB is accredited by ACBSP and AACSB with 21 full time faculty Undergraduate programs include BS in Agribusiness and BS in Business Administration with emphases in the following areas Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance General Business HR Management Marketing and Supply Chain Management In addition the PSB offers an MBA and MS in Data Analytics Missouri Southern State University MSSU is a community driven four year institution Expanding graduate and undergraduate programs provides faculty with rich opportunities for service and scholarship International focused semesters and enriching cultural events in theater art music and film create an engaging learning environment for students and citizens of the region MSSU is located in Joplin MO which is considered to be the Crossroads of America and serves as the commercial hub for the four states area Joplin is a resilient vibrant and growing city with a population of over 50000 serving a combined metro area of 200000 and a market area of over 350000 people in Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas Parks sports lakes hunting fishing biking and entertainment characterize the Joplin regions quality of life With a temperate four season climate there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors from community parks to walking and biking trails to floating down one of the many area Ozark streams Art galleries museums concerts and the variety of shopping and eateries offered throughout the region add to the year round quality of living in the area The Joplin area also offers one of the lowest housing costs in the United States and strong medical care with two major regional medical centers based in Joplin Joplin schools and those in the nearby communities are some of the most recognized and respected schools in the state There is quick and easy access to Northwest Arkansas Kansas City and Tulsa as well as numerous outdoor activities and attractions throughout the Ozarks Apply at wwwmssuedujobs Submit a confidential letter of application curriculum vita unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references Review of applications will be ongoing until a qualified candidate is selected Official transcripts are required 45 days after the contract is issued Employment requires a background check MSSU is an EOE employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among faculty and staff MSSU is an E verify participating employer For additional information about the Joplin community and the surrounding area visit httpsvimeocomchoosejoplin or httpChoosejoplincom