Assistant Professor of Business Analytics

Assistant Professor of Business Analytics

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

BGSU01995

Division

Dean of Business

Department

Economics Dept - Faculty

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Summary

Assistant Professor of Business Analytics - Tenure Track Full-time

Bowling Green State University is a nationally ranked public university committed to redefining student success in a high-achieving, innovative environment. In 2021, Forbes ranked BGSU as the No. 3 midsize employer in the United States, highlighting the University's commitment to its faculty and staff. Serving as the core of the University's academic community, more than 800 full-time faculty members are engaged in teaching/librarian effectiveness, scholarly/creative activity, and service, with over 2,000 full-time staff members to support the operations and education of over 20,000 students.

The AACSB accredited Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business is housed in the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, a newly renovated building, including a 50,000 square foot addition. The College, whose undergraduate programs are ranked 69 nationwide by Poets and Quants, offers a wide selection of undergraduate specializations as well as MBA and specialized graduate degrees including the Master of Science in Analytics, and the Master of Science in Data Science and Ph.D. in Data Science (in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer Science).

Bowling Green, Ohio, is recognized as one of the "Best College Towns of America." The Bowling Green Ohio area offers a high quality of life with both affordable housing and award-winning schools in Bowling Green, as well as in nearby Sylvania, Perrysburg, Ottawa Hills, and Toledo. Bowling Green offers immediate proximity to great cultural and art events in nearby Ann Arbor Michigan (55 miles), Detroit (82 miles) or Cleveland (115 miles). The "smart city" tech-hub of Columbus is located 120 miles to the south. International air travel is readily available from nearby Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) which is a short one-hour drive.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, active engagement in research and publication, and involvement in department, college, university, and professional service. An active research agenda in the area of business analytics, data visualization, or artificial intelligence as applied to business disciplines that can lead to scholarly publications in high-quality journals is required. Service duties may also include engaging with alumni, industry professionals, recruiters, and promotion of programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field is required by the starting date.
• A successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and an established record of quality research.
• Candidates must have a primary research interest in developing analytic tools relevant to business and an interest in collaboration with other Schmidthorst College of Business Administration colleagues in finding solutions to business problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some industrial experience, experience working with companies on data science projects, or experience obtaining external research grants, is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Full Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching and research philosophy
• Example of research articles or working papers
• Official/unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
• Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
• BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2026

Expected Start Date

August 2027

Salary & Benefits

AACSB competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information

Questions should be directed to Pei Wang (peiwang@bgsu.edu) Search Committee Chair, Department of Business Analytics, Economics, and Information Systems Schmidthorst College of Business, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403.

Information about Program and College:

https://www.bgsu.edu/business.html

https://www.bgsu.edu/business/departments-and-programs/applied-statistics-and-operations-research.html

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

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