What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Data Analytics position at Augustana University?
The School of Business at Augustana University invites applications for a tenure-track or non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Data Analytics or Computer Information Systems beginning Fall 2026.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
● Support the School of Business’ course offerings in Data Analytics and Computer
Information Systems at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
● Contribute to student success through advising and mentoring
● Engage in service to the department, university, and community
● Outreach with local and regional businesses
Required Qualifications:
● The successful candidate will have a terminal degree in computer information systems, data analytics, business analytics, or a related field.
● Candidates with professional experience and a Masters degree will also be considered.
● Demonstrated experience teaching in Data Analytics at the university level.
● Professional or teaching experience in Data Analytics is highly desired.
● Demonstrated record of scholarly activity and research is preferred.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Location: Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (www.siouxfalls.com) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, and award winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 280,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center.
Benefits: Augustana University provides excellent fringe benefits including health insurance,
dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short - and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and tuition assistance.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of inclusivity,
employment application, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references..