THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Tippie College of Business
Associate/Full Professor(s) in Business Analytics
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The Position(s) The award-winning Department of Business Analytics in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one or more faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor level starting August 2025. We are excited to consider faculty with expertise in a broad range of fields, including Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Engineering, Informatics/Information Sciences, Logistics, Management Science, Operations Management/Supply Chain, Statistics, or any related field. The department is particularly interested in adding to its existing strength in healthcare analytics. The successful candidate(s) will contribute to vibrant and growing programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The Department
Analytics is the transformation of data into insight for better decision making, and Business Analytics is the application of analytics to business. As the process for transforming data into insight is inherently multi-disciplinary, Business Analytics lies at the intersection of Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Big Data, Applied Mathematics (particularly Optimization), Operations, and Business.
The Department of Business Analytics in the Tippie College of Business has been at the forefront of research in Analytics for decades and, as the recipient of the 2021 INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize, was recently honored as a top department in the world for preparing students for careers in analytics. The department has research strengths in predictive analytics in the areas of health care, social issues, text, and social media, and faculty members have developed key methodologies in data mining, social-network analysis and mathematical optimization. The department is also internationally known for work in supply-chain design and transportation.
The Department of Business Analytics offers a BBA in Business Analytics and Information Systems, an MS in Business Analytics (both part-time and full-time programs), as well as a PhD degree. Through its Tippie Analytics Cooperative, the department is actively engaged with local, national, and Fortune 500 companies to continually enhance and improve student learning. The department also hosts an annual international Analytics Case Competition and Women in Analytics and Leadership Conference.
A Supportive Environment
The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care, and an automatic tenure clock extension when a minor child is added to the family. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents the Tippie College of Business' commitment to access, opportunity, and diversity.
The University of Iowa's status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye's pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster an equitable and inclusive environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. At the UI, we achieve excellence through access, opportunity, and diversity. To learn more about the University of Iowa's commitment to these areas, visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/.
Iowa City
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Discover More
About the Business Analytics department and its PhD Program.
See what the department looks like today and learn about the faculty and current PhD students.
About Tippie
See what makes the Tipple College of Business stand out from rest.
About the University of Iowa
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About Iowa City
Food, nightlife, music, culture, art, recreation, and that Midwestern welcoming you've heard about.
Education Requirement
A doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Informatics/Information Sciences, Logistics, Management Science, Operations Management/Supply Chain, Statistics, or any related field.
Required Qualifications
· A record of publishing significant research in top-tier journals and conference proceedings consistent with tenure and promotion at the Associate or Full rank, and evidence of continuing research productivity.
· Evidence of success in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Desired Qualifications
· Demonstrated success in working with doctoral students.
· Evidence of interdisciplinary research collaboration.
Application Instructions
Please submit your materials by using the University of Iowa online job application system at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/. Click on the listings for Tippie College of Business and select requisition 75369.
Each applicant should submit:
1. Cover letter (including any upcoming conferences they plan to attend)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement
4. Teaching statement
5. One to three samples of research papers, preferably submitted as PDF files
6. The applicant will provide the e-mail address of three external reference writers at the application website.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position(s) are filled.
Inquiries and Policies
General questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Nick Street (nick-street@uiowa.edu) and Jeff Ohlmann (jeffrey-ohlmann@uiowa.edu), and questions about the application procedure should be directed to Departmental Administrator Nicole Bible (tippie-west-asst@uiowa.edu).
Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Position is 100% time with benefits. For more information about the Tenure-Track Faculty policy, refer to the Operations Manual, III 10.1. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Important Information
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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Kang Zhao
Professor
University of Iowa
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