Open Rank, Professional Track Faculty, Business Analytics – Bucknell University

Open Rank, Professional Track Faculty, Business Analytics – Bucknell University

• Institution: Bucknell University

• Academic Unit / Department: Freeman College of Management

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0000002856

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Professional Track, Initial 3-Year Appointment

• Academic Rank / Level: Open Rank

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

• Application Deadline: November 5, 2026

Overview of Role

Bucknell University’s Freeman College of Management invites applications for an Open Rank Professional Track Faculty position in Business Analytics, beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate business analytics and/or operations management courses, with particular instructional needs in spreadsheet modeling and analysis, machine learning, and project-based capstone courses.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach approximately six courses per year, with typical class sizes of around 25 students.

• Teach business analytics and/or operations management, including spreadsheet modeling, data analysis, visualization, optimization, forecasting, simulation, and machine learning.

• Develop and offer new courses supporting the major, minor, and university-wide electives.

• Advise students and maintain faculty qualifications consistent with AACSB accreditation standards.

• Contribute to faculty meetings, committees, and the broader academic community.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Graduate degree in an appropriate field, or commensurate professional experience.

• Experience & Specializations: Expertise relevant to undergraduate business analytics, including data analysis, operations management, data visualization, optimization, forecasting, simulation, or machine learning.

• Teaching: Demonstrated record of teaching excellence or clear potential for teaching excellence.

• Additional Expectations: Ability to contribute to the instructional needs and interdisciplinary mission of the Freeman College of Management.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Access to Bucknell’s Teaching & Learning Center and professional development resources.

• Funding opportunities for professional development and scholarly engagement.

• Faculty tuition remission and additional eligible tuition programs.

• Retirement contribution and health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.

• Additional employee wellness and family-support benefits.

• Professional Track faculty are eligible to vote in University and College faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Statement of Teaching and Advising Philosophy

4. Evidence of Exceptional Teaching or Promise of Excellence in Teaching

5. Combine all application materials into one PDF file before submission.

6. Three professional references will be requested from candidates advancing in the interview process.

Application Process

• Application Link: Bucknell University Careers

• Contact / Enquiries: Prof. Matt Bailey, Chair of the Search Committee — matt.bailey@bucknell.edu

• Deadline: November 5, 2026

• Application Method: Applications are accepted online only.

Official Website / Domain: Bucknell University — bucknell.edu