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Multiple Faculty Positions in Business Statistics/Analytics - University of Illinois at Chicago

  • 1.  Multiple Faculty Positions in Business Statistics/Analytics - University of Illinois at Chicago

    Posted 10-17-2017 18:05
    Edited by Negar Soheili 10-17-2017 19:12

    The Information and Decision Science (IDS) Department within the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago <g class="gr_ gr_44 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" id="44" data-gr-id="44">invites</g> applications for one or more tenure-track or tenured faculty position(s) in Business Statistics/Analytics beginning August 2018. This is an open rank position. Applicants should have a Ph.D., either completed or near completion, in statistics, machine learning, management science or a closely related field. Strong research capabilities, commitment to publish in <g class="gr_ gr_30 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="30" data-gr-id="30">top tier</g> <g class="gr_ gr_41 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-del replaceWithoutSep" id="41" data-gr-id="41">journals,</g> and exemplary communication and teaching <g class="gr_ gr_40 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" id="40" data-gr-id="40">are</g> expected. Applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level must have an excellent record of teaching and ongoing scholarly research activity consistent with a senior-level faculty appointment. Preference will be given to those candidates with research and teaching interests in applied statistics, business analytics, machine learning, and <g class="gr_ gr_31 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="31" data-gr-id="31">large scale</g> data problems. Successful candidates will also have an interest and ability to interact effectively with students, industry partners, and the broader business community through IDS research centers focusing on analytics.

    The University of Illinois at Chicago is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive University. The department offers courses and conducts research in business analytics, information systems, and operations and supply chain management. Programs include undergraduate IDS major with concentrations and minors in business analytics, information systems, operations and supply chain management; masters programs in business analytics and in information systems. The department also maintains active doctoral programs with specializations in statistics, machine learning, operations research, and operations management and information systems. The position will encompass research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

    For fullest consideration, please apply by December 1, <g class="gr_ gr_358 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="358" data-gr-id="358">2017</g> at  https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=85861 and attach a letter of interest, CV, research statement, and name, title, and e-mail address for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The search will remain open until the position(s) is (are) filled. Visit our website for further information about the Department, College, and University: http://business.uic.edu/. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.



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    Negar Soheili
    Information and Decision Sciences Department
    <g class="gr_ gr_29 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" id="29" data-gr-id="29">University</g> of Illinois at Chicago

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