Assistant Professor, Business Analytics (Tenure-Track)

Teaches courses in business analytics, in both face-to-face and web-based modalities, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Engages with the business community and profession; engages in ongoing development of teaching; conducts research in the discipline leading to presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals; and contributes to the department, college and university in ways that support strategic priorities. The WCBA at Youngstown State University is an AACSB-accredited institution preparing over 2,000 students for careers with impact through our 7 undergraduate majors and fully online Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Business Administration programs. With a strong focus on career readiness, WCBA offers hands-on learning with industry-standard technologies in workplace collaboration and business analytics, professionally recognized certifications, and client consulting projects. Beyond the classroom, we provide our students opportunities to make a real-world impact through programs like the Student Investment Fund, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and philanthropic initiatives that make a difference in our communities. WCBA's dedicated career services equip our students with essential capabilities to proactively manage and succeed in their career path, facilitate internships, and build valuable networking connections. The WCBA also hosts the Ohio Small Business Development Center, the Export Assistance Network, and the APEX Accelerator, further integrating our academic mission with regional economic development. The WCBA is committed to making high-quality business education accessible and affordable, with scholarships, competitive tuition, and flexible learning options. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:

YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days. Required Certifications, Training, and/or

Licensures:

None Sponsorship and/or

Work Authorization Status:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned PhD or DBA in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field in business, from an AACSB-accredited institution, or an earned PhD in Economics, by the time of appointment; experience teaching courses in business analytics; and experience conducting research in applicant's discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to apply business analytics to business situations and applications in a hands-on learning environment. Experience collaborating in the business community. Professional work experience with business analytics. Position to begin fall semester 2026 (August). Candidates must submit a letter of application; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; teaching evaluations; statement of research agenda/pipeline, which may include abstracts of published or working papers; unofficial transcripts; and the names and contact information for three professional references. Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.