Assistant Professor of Business Analytics – University of Alaska Anchorage

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Business Analytics – University of Alaska Anchorage

• Institution: University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Management, Marketing, Logistics, and Business Analytics, College of Business and Public Policy

• Job ID: 533489

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Business Analytics / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence

• Teaching Load: Three courses per semester

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive; exact salary amount not specified in the posting

• Location: Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Work Mode: On-Campus

• Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Overview of Role

The University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business Analytics in the College of Business and Public Policy.

The position combines undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarly research, student mentorship, and professional service. The successful candidate will teach courses in Business Analytics, Data Science, AI, and related areas while maintaining an active research program.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach three courses per semester.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in:

  • Business Analytics

  • Data Science

  • Artificial Intelligence

• Conduct scholarly research in areas such as:

  • Machine Learning

  • Data Mining

  • Predictive Modeling

  • Business Analytics

  • AI and Data Science

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute professional service to the university, academic discipline, and community.

• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Business Analytics or Data Science.

Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in related fields may also be considered, including:

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Machine Learning

Applicants from related disciplines should have relevant coursework and/or professional experience in Business Analytics, AI, Data Science, or related areas.

• ABD candidates may be considered if the doctoral degree will be completed before the appointment date.

• Business-related Ph.D. degrees should be from an AACSB-accredited institution.

• Non-business Ph.D. programs should be from institutions with AACSB-accredited business programs or comparable accreditation such as ABET.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry experience in:

  • Business Analytics

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Data Science

  • Related technical fields

• Relevant academic coursework in these areas.

• Strong technical and analytical skills.

• Effective teaching and communication abilities.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter outlining:

   • Primary teaching areas

   • Secondary teaching areas

   • Current research

   • Planned research

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact Information for Three Professional References

4. Graduate Transcripts

   • Unofficial transcripts accepted at application stage

   • Official transcripts required upon hire

5. List of Courses Taught in:

   • Business Analytics

   • Data Science

   • Artificial Intelligence

   • Related fields

Benefits

The University of Alaska offers eligible faculty:

• Retirement options.

• Faculty time off.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Full employee benefits package.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-business-analytics-anchorage-alaska-united-states

• Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time

• Review of applications begins immediately.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

• Candidates who currently require or may later require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

• Contact: Abbie Shercliffe – aplampman@alaska.edu

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Official Website: https://careers.alaska.edu/