University of North Alabama

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The University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Quantitative Methods within the Department of Finance, Economics, and Data Analytics in the College of Business, beginning in Fall 2021. Candidates must possess, or be within 6 months of completion (as per evidence of ABD status and dissertation defense schedule), a doctorate in Statistics, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
The review of candidates will focus on their research productivity/potential and teaching effectiveness/potential. Expertise in advanced regression, time-series, and data mining/data science is preferred.
Responsibilities include teaching in-class and online undergraduate and graduate courses, and serving on dissertation committees as needed. Experience using Canvas, Blackboard, or other comparable learning management platforms is preferred.
The successful candidate will have a willingness to work with students from diverse backgrounds in the classroom and in experiential learning opportunities. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research necessary for the college to meet current AACSB International accreditation standards. Salaries are competitive with other AACSB accredited institutions, and a review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/5669. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references, and a one-page diversity/equity/inclusion statement. Information regarding the diversity/equity/inclusion statement can be found here. Transcripts are also required but may be submitted at a later date. Please read the special instructions to applicants section of the posting for details. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus. Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Plan: https://www.una.edu/vpem/diversity/index.html.