Adjunct Faculty - Big Data Analytics

POSITION SUMMARY.

Loras College invites applications for an adjunct facultymember to teach BAN 460 Big Data Analytics for the Spring 2027 semester beginning in January.

THE CLASS. BAN 460

Big DataAnalytics introduces students to concepts behind the storage and analysis of the large and varied datasets that have become common intoday's business environment. This includes the use of distributed computing to store and analyze these datasets in an efficient manner.

Students will be introduced to a variety of tools used to analyze large datasets and learn how to use these tools in appropriate contexts. The course is currently scheduled face-to-face on Tuesday evenings, but various teaching modalities are negotiable for the rightcandidate. The successful faculty member will rigorously engage the students who are primarily Business Analytics, Computer and DataScience majors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. A

Masters or MBA in Analytics or a related Masters degree is required. Experiencein the field is highly preferred. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continueuntil the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Eller, Dean of the Noonan School of Business, Engineering, &Innovation, eric.eller@loras.edu (563)-588-7202.

Additional qualificationsinclude:

Commitment to the College's mission and support for the Catholic liberal arts tradition Ability tocarry out responsibilities of the position in support of the College's Catholic identity and mission and in support of Churchteachings Effectiveness and excellence in teaching Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and communicate developments in thefield to students and other constituencies To apply, please go to : https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ and upload a letter of interest,your curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without priorapproval from the candidate. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer. Pleasevisit www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.