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

Faculty Opportunity: 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 Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Open Rank; rank commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Specialization: Business Analytics / Operations Management

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Holmes Hall, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Initial Appointment: Three Years

• Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 – Application Review Begins

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

• Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Overview of Role

The Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University 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, advise students, and contribute to the instructional needs of the College’s majors, minors, and university-wide electives.

The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment based on satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach six courses per academic year.

• Typical class sizes are approximately 25 students.

• Teach courses in Business Analytics and/or Operations Management.

• Contribute to instruction in areas such as:

  • Spreadsheet Modeling and Data Analysis

  • Data Visualization

  • Optimization

  • Forecasting and Simulation

  • Machine Learning for Business Analytics

  • Operations Management

  • Project-Based Capstone Courses

• Develop and offer new courses based on expertise and program needs.

• Advise undergraduate students.

• Maintain faculty qualifications consistent with AACSB accreditation standards.

• Participate in College and University faculty meetings and committees.

• Engage in professional development and scholarly activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Graduate degree, or commensurate professional experience, in a field appropriate for teaching undergraduate Business Analytics.

• Candidates should be qualified to teach subjects such as:

  • Spreadsheet Modeling and Data Analysis

  • Operations Management

  • Data Visualization

  • Optimization

  • Forecasting and Simulation

  • Machine Learning for Business Analytics

• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence or strong potential for teaching excellence.

• Ability to contribute effectively to an interdisciplinary undergraduate management curriculum.

• Commitment to student advising and high-quality teaching.

Appointment & Promotion Structure

• Initial appointment is for three years.

• Reappointment is possible subject to satisfactory performance.

• Professional Track faculty are reviewed every three years.

• The initial review occurs before the third year of appointment.

• Excellent teaching is the primary criterion for renewal and promotion.

• The Professional Track includes three successive ranks.

• Faculty normally become eligible for promotion after six years at their current rank.

• Prior equivalent service may be considered toward promotion.

Professional Development & Faculty Support

Professional Track faculty receive access to:

• Bucknell’s Teaching & Learning Center.

• Professional development funding.

• Support for scholarly engagement.

• Participation in University and College faculty governance.

• Eligibility to serve on faculty committees.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.

• 10% employer contribution to the retirement plan, subject to applicable eligibility rules.

• Tuition remission for eligible employees.

• Tuition benefits for eligible spouses and children.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Fitness center membership.

• Additional university employee benefits.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must combine the following materials into one PDF file:

1. Cover Letter

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching and Advising Philosophy

4. Evidence of Exceptional Teaching or Strong Potential for Teaching Excellence

Candidates progressing in the selection process will later be asked to provide contact information for three professional references.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://bucknell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Holmes-Hall/Open-Rank--Professional-Track-Faculty--Business-Analytics_R0000002856

• Application Review Begins: November 5, 2026

• Review will continue until the position is filled.

• First-round interviews are expected to be conducted remotely.

• Search Committee Chair: Prof. Matt Bailey – matt.bailey@bucknell.edu

Visa Sponsorship

• The position is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with Bucknell University policy.

• Bucknell currently provides H-1B sponsorship only for candidates already residing in the United States with an eligible transferable visa status.

• The University is not currently initiating new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad.

Official Careers Website: https://careers.bucknell.edu/