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Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Analytics

St. George 84770, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $112K/yr

Utah Tech University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Analytics, beginning Fall Semester 2026. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing innovative research agendas, and engaging in service to the department and university while preparing students for successful careers in analytics.

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Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in analytics and related areas (e.g., data visualization, predictive modeling, optimization, project management, Agentic AI) with a focus on decision making as coordinated by the department chair

Develop and deliver new courses aligned with emerging trends in analytics

Develop an innovative and collaborative research agenda that contributes to the discipline through peer-reviewed publications

Counsel/advise students majoring in information systems and analytics, and related areas

Participate in curriculum development and program assessment

Engage in service to the department, college, university, and professional community

Help with recruiting students to the Information Systems & Analytics major

Perform other faculty duties as prescribed by AACSB accreditation standards

Qualification

Terminal degreeAnalytics experiencePythonTableauSQLPower BIProject ManagementTeaching effectivenessAssessment knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Terminal degree in analytics, data science, information systems, business, or related field from an accredited college or university is required

Evidence of or potential for quality teaching

Evidence of experience and knowledge in analytics areas (e.g., Business Analytics, Python, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Agentic AI, and Project Management). Work experience using these tools preferred

Proven ability to design innovative courses and teach effectively in multiple instructional contexts

Ability to work well with students and other faculty members

Knowledge and experience of assessment and accreditation standards

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated excellence in a defined area of teaching or research

Preferred

Industry certifications or licenses that support student preparation for professional certification preferred

Benefits

Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;

Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;

Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;

Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;

Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;

Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.