Assistant Professor of Data Analytics (Tenure Track) - Department of Data Analytics, Gary W.

University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN, United States
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Big Data Information Systems Computer Programming Databases Information Engineering Data Warehousing Data Analytics

Requirements

Qualified applicants must possess, or complete by August 2027, a doctoral degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited business school , as well as demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly research.

Applicants should also have demonstrated teaching ability in undergraduate and/or graduate courses using a variety of instructional modalities, including online instruction.

Primary teaching responsibilities are expected to include undergraduate and graduate courses in Database Management Systems, Data Warehousing, Big Data Technologies, and related data engineering topics. Experience or interest in teaching courses in Artificial Intelligence, programming, and other areas of data analytics is desirable .

About the company

The Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Data Analytics beginning August 2027 .

Responsibilities include teaching nine credit hours per semester, conducting research leading to quality refereed journal publications and conference presentations, and providing service at the Department, College, and/or University level. The Gary W. Rollins College of Business at UTC has long-standing AACSB accreditation at the undergraduate and graduate levels, serves approximately 2,400 students, and has a highly productive, collegial faculty., About the Rollins College of Business

The Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received the largest philanthropic gift in the history of UTC from Gary W. Rollins and Kathleen Rollins of Atlanta. The $40 million gift established the Rollins College of Business as the first named college at UTC. Mr. Rollins is a graduate of the business school and Vice Chairman of Rollins, Inc., a NYSE-listed corporation whose holdings include Orkin, the world’s largest pest control company.

The mission of the Rollins College of Business is to provide quality educational programs that produce academically prepared and business-ready graduates for a competitive global environment. The Rollins College of Business maintains AACSB accreditation, with the Department of Accounting separately accredited by AACSB.

The College serves a pproximately 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students through programs in accounting, data analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, management, marketing, and related disciplines. Students are supported through the Decosimo Success Center, which provides academic advising, experiential learning opportunities, and career development services.

About the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largest institution in the University of Tennessee System, serving approximately 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students . UTC offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across its academic colleges and schools.

UTC combines the opportunities of a comprehensive public university with the personalized experience of a mid-sized campus. The University is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, community engagement, and student success while preparing graduates to become thoughtful leaders and professionals.

About Chattanooga, Tennessee

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly calls Chattanooga home-a city recognized nationally for its quality of life, entrepreneurial spirit, outdoor recreation, and vibrant downtown. Nestled between Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers exceptional opportunities for hiking, climbing, cycling, paddling, and other outdoor activities while also providing a thriving arts, music, restaurant, and technology community.

Chattanooga’s diverse economy includes advanced manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, financial services, and a rapidly growing technology sector, creating outstanding opportunities for collaboration, applied research, and student engagement.

UTC embodies Chattanooga’s dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city’s most important institutions for education, innovation, and community impact.

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