Assistant Professor of Data Analytics and Management Information Systems
The School of Business at Augustana University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Data Analytics and Management Information Systems beginning Spring 2025 or Fall 2025.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Support the School of Business’ course offerings in Management Information Systems and Data Analytics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching load is three classes in the Fall and Spring semesters and one course in the January term.
- Demonstrate a record of scholarly activity and research.
- Contribute to student success through advising and mentoring.
- Engage in service to the department, university, and community.
- Outreach with local and regional businesses.
Required Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will have a terminal degree in Management Information Systems, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. Candidates with professional experience and a Master’s degree will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience teaching in Management Information Systems and/or Data Analytics at the university level. Experience teaching Project Management is a plus.
- Professional or teaching experience in Fintech is highly desired.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Location: Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota ( www.siouxfalls.com ) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, and award winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 280,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center.
Benefits: Augustana University provides excellent fringe benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and tuition assistance.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, diversity statement, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, Augustana University employment applicatio n, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu . If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu .
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
