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Position Information
Working Title Assistant Professor - Decision Sciences Position Number F611257 Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years FTE .75 = 40 hours/week, 9 months
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Central University (NCCU is a Historically Black College or
University (HBCU) with a mission to prepare students to succeed in the
global marketplace. We are consistently ranked as a top HBCU in the South
by U.S News & World Report. NCCU Business is a flagship program with
majors in Accounting, Business Administration ( Financial Analytics, Human
Resources, Marketing, Management, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship)
Computer Information Systems, Information Technology (Data Analytics,
Cyber Security, and Information Communications and Technology), and
Hospitality & Tourism Administration. We offer BBA and MBA degrees within
the School of Business. Our Program is accredited by AACSB (Association to
Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business), considered the gold standard.
NCCU’S School of Business has an enrollment of over 1,200 students in its
undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has faculty
Members Who Have Published In Peer-reviewed Journals. Additional
information about the School of Business is available at:
http://www.nccu.edu/academics/sc/business/index.cfm.
Primary Purpose of Position
The School of Business at North Carolina Central University seeks highly
qualified applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant
Professor of Decision Sciences in the Department of Decision Sciences.
Selected candidate must have earned Ph.D. in statistics or related field
from an AACSB-accredited institution and demonstrated potential for
quality teaching and research. ABD candidates from AACSB-accredited
universities may be considered at the instructor level. Candidates with
teaching interests in statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative
methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Instructional duties
include teaching, curriculum development, and participation in the program’s
assurance of learning efforts, and may consist of online instruction. In
addition to instructional responsibilities, faculty members are expected
to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service
activities. Quality productivity in academic research is expected. Exhibit a
desire to teach at the undergraduate level, but may also be required to
teach graduate courses.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Teaching statistics, statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative
methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and conducting research.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; effective
problem solving, diplomacy, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to
work as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with
multiple stakeholders; a commitment to overall high standards and
professional integrity.
Minimum Education/Experience
The qualified candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in statistics or a related
field from an AACSB accredited program or equally relevant accredited
program in a related discipline and demonstrated potential for quality
teaching and research. Teaching experience in regression analysis,
categorical data, applied time series, optimization, statistical computing
using R and SAS is highly desirable.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Function Instructional Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Faculty will focus on teaching, research, service and alignment with the
Mission Of The School Of Business. Primary Teaching Responsibilities
include undergraduate courses and maybe required to teach graduate
courses in Decision Sciences. Prepared to teach face-to-face and online
environments and have evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Function Research Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Demonstrate a track record or the potential for producing publications
necessary for the School to meet current AACSB International
accreditation standards.
Function Public Service Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Service to the School, University, profession and community is also
expected.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F000319 Open Date 10/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 07/01/2027 Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections and complete all necessary information. To submit the Posting to the next approval step, you must go to the Posting Summary page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Summary page, or you can select the Summary page link from the left navigation menu. Once the Summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Take Action on Posting button for a list of possible approval step options.
Position Information
Working Title Assistant Professor - Decision Sciences Position Number F611257 Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years FTE .75 = 40 hours/week, 9 months
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Central University (NCCU is a Historically Black College or
University (HBCU) with a mission to prepare students to succeed in the
global marketplace. We are consistently ranked as a top HBCU in the South
by U.S News & World Report. NCCU Business is a flagship program with
majors in Accounting, Business Administration ( Financial Analytics, Human
Resources, Marketing, Management, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship)
Computer Information Systems, Information Technology (Data Analytics,
Cyber Security, and Information Communications and Technology), and
Hospitality & Tourism Administration. We offer BBA and MBA degrees within
the School of Business. Our Program is accredited by AACSB (Association to
Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business), considered the gold standard.
NCCU’S School of Business has an enrollment of over 1,200 students in its
undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has faculty
Members Who Have Published In Peer-reviewed Journals. Additional
information about the School of Business is available at:
http://www.nccu.edu/academics/sc/business/index.cfm.
Primary Purpose of Position
The School of Business at North Carolina Central University seeks highly
qualified applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant
Professor of Decision Sciences in the Department of Decision Sciences.
Selected candidate must have earned Ph.D. in statistics or related field
from an AACSB-accredited institution and demonstrated potential for
quality teaching and research. ABD candidates from AACSB-accredited
universities may be considered at the instructor level. Candidates with
teaching interests in statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative
methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Instructional duties
include teaching, curriculum development, and participation in the program’s
assurance of learning efforts, and may consist of online instruction. In
addition to instructional responsibilities, faculty members are expected
to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service
activities. Quality productivity in academic research is expected. Exhibit a
desire to teach at the undergraduate level, but may also be required to
teach graduate courses.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Teaching statistics, statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative
methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and conducting research.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; effective
problem solving, diplomacy, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to
work as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with
multiple stakeholders; a commitment to overall high standards and
professional integrity.
Minimum Education/Experience
The qualified candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in statistics or a related
field from an AACSB accredited program or equally relevant accredited
program in a related discipline and demonstrated potential for quality
teaching and research. Teaching experience in regression analysis,
categorical data, applied time series, optimization, statistical computing
using R and SAS is highly desirable.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Function Instructional Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Faculty will focus on teaching, research, service and alignment with the
Mission Of The School Of Business. Primary Teaching Responsibilities
include undergraduate courses and maybe required to teach graduate
courses in Decision Sciences. Prepared to teach face-to-face and online
environments and have evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Function Research Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Demonstrate a track record or the potential for producing publications
necessary for the School to meet current AACSB International
accreditation standards.
Function Public Service Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Service to the School, University, profession and community is also
expected.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F000319 Open Date 10/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 07/01/2027 Special Instructions to Applicants
- Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).