Assistant Professor, Business Analytics (Tenure-Track)
Location
Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type
Full-time Faculty
Job Number
202600107
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Lariccia School of Accounting & Fin
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Bargaining Unit Status
Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade
ASST
Summary of Position
Teaches courses in business analytics, in both face-to-face and web-based modalities, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Engages with the business community and profession; engages in ongoing development of teaching; conducts research in the discipline leading to presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals; and contributes to the department, college and university in ways that support strategic priorities.
The WCBA at Youngstown State University is an AACSB-accredited institution preparing over 2,000 students for careers with impact through our 7 undergraduate majors and fully online Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Business Administration programs. With a strong focus on career readiness, WCBA offers hands-on learning with industry-standard technologies in workplace collaboration and business analytics, professionally recognized certifications, and client consulting projects. Beyond the classroom, we provide our students opportunities to make a real-world impact through programs like the Student Investment Fund, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and philanthropic initiatives that make a difference in our communities. WCBA's dedicated career services equip our students with essential capabilities to proactively manage and succeed in their career path, facilitate internships, and build valuable networking connections. The WCBA also hosts the Ohio Small Business Development Center, the Export Assistance Network, and the APEX Accelerator, further integrating our academic mission with regional economic development. The WCBA is committed to making high-quality business education accessible and affordable, with scholarships, competitive tuition, and flexible learning options.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned PhD or DBA in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field in business, from an AACSB-accredited institution, or an earned PhD in Economics, by the time of appointment; experience teaching courses in business analytics; and experience conducting research in applicant's discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to apply business analytics to business situations and applications in a hands-on learning environment. Experience collaborating in the business community. Professional work experience with business analytics.
Supplemental Information
Position to begin fall semester 2026 (August).
Candidates must submit a letter of application; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; teaching evaluations; statement of research agenda/pipeline, which may include abstracts of published or working papers; unofficial transcripts; and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have an earned PhD or DBA in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field in business from an AACSB-accredited institution, or will you have an earned PhD in Economics, by the time of appointment?
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Do you have experience conducting research in your area of discipline?
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Do you have experience teaching courses in business analytics?
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What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
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Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question
Employer Youngstown State University (OH)
Address 1 Tressel Way
Youngstown, Ohio, 44555
Phone 330-941-1508
Website http://www.ysu.edu