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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Truist Endowed Chair in Business Analytics

positionLexington, KY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics is seeking applications for the Truist Endowed Chair in Business Analytics. The Chair will provide academic leadership in research, teaching, and outreach, while also serving as Director of the Business Analytics Center, guiding its external relations and research agenda.

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Responsibilities

Leadership: Direct the Business Analytics Center by shaping its research directions, building industry partnerships, and enhancing its reputation as a hub of excellence
External Engagement: Cultivate strong connections with businesses, alumni, and community stakeholders to expand opportunities for applied analytics research, experiential learning, and corporate partnerships
Research: Maintain a high-quality, nationally recognized research program in business analytics and engage in collaborative scholarship
Teaching: Deliver innovative and effective instruction in business analytics at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, fostering student success in a globally connected and data-driven business environment
Mentorship: Serve as a resource for Ph.D. students, mentor junior faculty, and engage students in research and professional development opportunities
Service: Contribute to the college, university, and profession through leadership and service

Qualification

Ph.D. in analyticsDistinguished scholarship recordPublications in top journalsTeaching excellenceResearch center directionInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in an appropriate field with significant analytics content such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, operation/supply chain, or statistics
Tenured with a distinguished scholarship record appropriate to AACSB Scholarly Academic status, publications in top journals, and an active, ongoing research pipeline
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and program development
Experience working effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders

Preferred

Evidence of building collaborative relationships with industry and completion of industry-based projects
Experience directing research centers, academic programs, and external partnerships
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Benefits

The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans
Medical coverage
Life insurance
Optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance
Additional retirement plans and much more

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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dateFounded in 2004
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Funding

Current Stage
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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