Assistant Professor of Practice in Business Analytics, Alvarez
College of Business, Management Science and Statistics
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13066
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio, Alvarez College of
Business, Department of Management Science and Statistics invites
applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice in
Business Analytics.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
(UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a
Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution
specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures,
and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students,
it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching
and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an
intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more
graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the
region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the
commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation,
and the world.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes
Magazine. Learn more about UTSA
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching
and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an
intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more
graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the
region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the
commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation,
and the world.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes
Magazine. Learn more about UTSA online, on USTA Today, or on
X, Instagram,
Facebook,
YouTube and
LinkedIn.
Alvarez College of Business
The Alvarez College of Business is UTSA’s second-largest college
and is home to more than 7,900 undergraduate and graduate students
in 29-degree programs, supported by 205 tenure/tenure-track and
fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the
ACOB’s seven departments brings unique value for advancing its
mission—these include the Management Science & Statistics,
Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems
& Cybersecurity, Management, and Marketing. The College is one
of the 40 largest business schools in the nation and offers a
comprehensive curriculum at the undergraduate, master’s, and
doctoral levels that expands the boundaries of traditional business
education. UTSA was named the #1 ranked cyber security program in
the country according to a national survey of certified information
technology security professionals conducted by the Ponemon
Institute. Nationally ranked and recognized, the Alvarez College of
Business was named one of the Top 5 undergraduate business programs
in Texas by Bloomberg Businessweek. At the graduate level, the
college was ranked the No. 10 graduate business school in the
nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business. Faculty scholarship is
well regarded, and ranked in the top 100 in the UT Dallas Research
rankings.
The ACOB is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. For more information about
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Department of Management Science and
Statistics
The department has 17 tenured/tenure-track and nine fixed-term
faculty members. Faculty members are actively engaged in research
and support the existing doctoral, master, and undergraduate
programs within the college. The department offers undergraduate
degrees in actuarial science, business analytics, operations and
supply chain management, and statistics and data science. The
department also offers certificates in business analytics, and
operations and supply chain management.
The Department of Management Science and Statistics is deeply
committed to the professional growth and development of its faculty
members. To support this commitment, we offer a variety of
resources and opportunities designed to enhance the professional
journey of our faculty. This includes funding for attending
conferences, workshops, and seminars that are relevant to their
fields of expertise. Furthermore, the department encourages and
supports faculty participation in further training in innovative
teaching methods and pedagogy to enhance classroom engagement and
student learning outcomes. Our goal is to ensure that faculty
members have the resources and support they need to achieve their
career aspirations and contribute significantly to the academic and
research missions of the department, college, and university.
Position Summary
This position aims at fulfilling the department’s increasing need
to support the fast-growing business analytics program, the B.B.A.
in Business Analytics. It aligns with the department’s, college’s,
and university’s strategic focus areas (e.g., business analytics,
data sciences, applied statistics, artificial intelligence,
healthcare analytics, etc.) for research and teaching excellence at
UTSA. The primary responsibility of this position will be to teach
business analytics courses from the current UTSA catalog. This
position also needs to help recruit Business Analytics majors,
develop courses to expand the curriculum, mentor students, and
involve students in experiential learning activities. Overall, this
position will provide unique teaching perspectives that will expand
the profile of the department and current faculty.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- An earned Master’s in Business Analytics, Applied Statistics,
Data Science, Management Science, Decision Sciences, Operations
Management, Operations Research, or a closely related area from an
accredited university with 3+ years of industry experience in
related areas.- An earned Ph.D. (or expected by the fall semester of 2025) may
substitute for industry experience.
- An earned Ph.D. (or expected by the fall semester of 2025) may
- Expertise in teaching one or more of the following areas:
business analytics, data mining, database management, machine
learning, applied statistics, management science, decision
sciences, operations management, predictive and prescriptive
analytics tools and techniques, time series and forecasting, supply
chain, operations research, and data visualization. - Proficiency in statistical computing languages, such as R, SAS,
SQL, Python, and/or Tableau. - Teaching credentials that include experience in career-engaged,
and experiential and active learning pedagogies. - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability and desire to work collegially with faculty and
students. - Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, on-line
teaching, or using other emerging technologies. - Ability to teach across multiple modalities, including
face-to-face, online, and hybrid. - The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and
be sensitive to the educational needs of students and be committed
to assisting the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic
Serving Institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An earned Ph.D. (or expected by the fall semester of 2025) in
Business Analytics, Applied Statistics, Data Science, Management
Science, Decision Sciences, Operations Management, Operations
Research, or a closely related area from an accredited
university. - Strong interests in collaborations with practitioners from: (i)
local and regional industry partners (e.g., USAA, H-E-B, etc.);
(ii) local research institutions (e.g., UT Health San Antonio,
Southwest Research Institute, etc.). - Experience forming partnerships with local industry to provide
students with internship and co-op opportunities. - Evidence of service to the university, field, or profession
through leadership in analytics-related organizations. - Engagement in services related to undergraduate students,
including curriculum development, competency development, program
evaluation, student assessment and student mentoring. - Proven ability or strong interest in cross-departmental
collaboration within the business school to enhance
interdisciplinary learning and research. This includes facilitating
pathways for students interested in pursuing double majors or
shared courses that complement their business analytics
education.
Application Process
- A current curriculum vitae
- A teaching statement (3-page limit), including evidence of
teaching accomplishments and teaching philosophy. - Student and/or peer evaluations from previous teaching
experience. - Cover letter/Letter of interest describing the applicant’s
professional experience, highlighting any work in the field of
business analytics. - Complete contact information for at least three professional
references. If selected post-screening, the committee may reach out
to the referees for letters of recommendation.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. However, priority will be given to
applicants who submit their application materials no later than
March 16, 2025.
Salary Range: Salary and benefits are competitive
and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent
upon a successful background check. - Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility
to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus.
Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s
responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer,
it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic
information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the
Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government
requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people
with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA
campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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