Assistant Professor of Business Analytics

Position Details

Position Details

About the Institution

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Comments to Applicants

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training (OPT & CPT). The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

In order to receive full consideration, please apply by August 15, 2026. The position will remain open until on-campus interviews have been scheduled.

Job Title Assistant Professor of Business Analytics Department Marketing and Operations Work Schedule

Full-time tenure-track faculty position.

Notice of Vacancy Number F26-00036 Desired Start Date 01/01/2027 Open Date 06/03/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor Salary Range Commensurate with experience Benefits Associated with this Position

• Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
• TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
• TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
• Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
• Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
• Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
• Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.

Optional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function

Indiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in business analytics at the Assistant Professor rank. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching business analytics and statistics courses at the undergraduate and MBA levels. Candidates must also show commitment to and potential for publishing top-quality research in the field. Candidates who possess business experience or hold certifications in the field (e.g. CAP, SAP, APICS) or who have a background in marketing analytics will be given special consideration. This position joins an existing faculty of three tenured/tenure-track members in the Supply Chain Management program in the Marketing & Operations Department.

Specific Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities involve teaching and research in business analytics at the undergraduate and MBA levels. Teaching classes to distance students may be required. Faculty members are expected to maintain a productive research programs and will typically teach nine credit hours (three course sections) per semester. Service at the college, university, and community engagement levels commensurate with rank and experience is also expected. Teaching over the summer is optional and additionally compensated.

Required Relevant Education & Experience

The position of Assistant Professor of Business Analytics requires a Ph.D. or D.B.A. by January 2027 from an accredited institution with a concentration in business or data analytics, management science, operations research, or a closely related field.

Required Field(s) of Study

Candidates for the positions should have an earned degree in one of the following fields by January 2027: Ph.D. or D.B.A. from an accredited institution with a concentration in business or data analytics, management science, operations research, or a closely related field. A foreign educational equivalent is acceptable.

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidate should demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to utilize technology to augment curriculum delivery; ability to conduct a program of research leading to publication in quality journals; high personal and academic standards; capacity for collegiality and working in a team environment; strong written and oral communication skills; and openness to innovation and change.

Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• References
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Doctoral Transcript

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you earned or will you earn by January 2027 a Ph.D. or D.B.A. from an accredited institution with a concentration in business or data analytics, management science, operations research, or a closely related field?
• Yes
• No