What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Analytics position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Analytics in the School of Finance to begin in August 2026.
A candidate needs to submit application materials through the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu to be considered for the position. Applicants need to submit an application letter, a current vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research sample, and a list of references (minimum of three). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). The position will be open until filled but screening will begin November 10, 2025. Direct questions to Dr. Kimberly Goodwin (kimberly.goodwin@usm.edu), Director, School of Finance.
Job Summary
This is a tenure-track position that may be filled at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The faculty member will teach both undergraduate analytics courses and graduate courses in the new online M.S. in Business Analytics program launching in Fall 2026. An active research agenda demonstrated by scholarly publications and grant activity is required along with service activities within the school, college, university, and profession.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in analytics. Teaching includes preparation of course materials such as syllabi, course content, homework assignments, and handouts; evaluation and grading of students’ class work, assignments, and papers; maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Holds regularly scheduled office hours in order to assist students.
- Maintains an active research stream demonstrated by scholarly publication, grant activity, and participation in relevant academic organizations and conferences.
- Participates in service at a variety of levels, including school, college, and university.
- Performs other duties as assigned.