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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, AI/ML, Fall 2026

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Business Analytics and Statistics. The role focuses on applied artificial intelligence and machine learning, requiring a doctorate degree and offering responsibilities in research, teaching, and student advising.

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Responsibilities

Produce scholarly work targeted at top academic journals

Engage in graduate and executive education programs

Active research

Teaching business-oriented analytics courses

Advising students

Other service activities

Qualification

Doctorate degreeBusiness analyticsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningResearch excellenceTeaching abilityEngagement in education

Required

Completed doctorate degree in Information Systems, Operations Research, Computer Science (AI/ML), or related fields

Business background or a focus on business applications

Ability to produce scholarly work targeted at top academic journals

Potential to become an excellent teacher

Willingness to engage in graduate and executive education (GEE) programs such as the MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), Executive MBA in Healthcare or Strategic Leadership, Physicians Executive MBA, and Aerospace and Defense MBA

Active research

Teaching business-oriented analytics courses

Advising students

Other service activities