Clinical Faculty - Data Analytics

VP Area: Business School

Department: Business School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

Position Summary:

The Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a clinical faculty position in Data Analytics, beginning Fall 2025.   

• The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of earned master’s degree in business with a focus on Analytics, MIS, Econometrics, or a related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution. Although not required, a Ph.D. and a record of recent research activities in Analytics or related domain would be desirable.   
• Candidates are expected to have proficiency in Python, SQL, and Tabelau/Power BI.  
• Experience with any cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud etc. would be highly desirable.   
• Selected candidates should have industry experience as they will play an integral role in active outreach efforts of the Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics that is housed within the Meinders School of Business.   

This is a teaching-intensive role, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses per semester and would be expected to teach some (but not all) of the following courses:  

• Predictive Analytics   
• Forecasting  
• Data Visualization and Storytelling   
• Data Engineering & SQL   
• Programming for Data Scientists (Python)   
• Big Data & Cloud Computing   
• Data Analysis for Business Decisions     

About Oklahoma City University  

Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines.  

About Meinders School of Business 

The Meinders School of Business founded in 2004 is an AACSB accredited school and is located in the heart of Oklahoma City. The School offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional development programs taught by a cadre of 17 full-time faculty and a complement of part-time, adjunct faculty. Read more about Meinders School of Business by clicking on the link https://www.okcu.edu/business/home 

About Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics 

The Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics is one of three components of Economic Research and Policy Institute (ERPI), which also encompasses the Center for Economic Forecasting and Policy Analysis and the Center for Native American and Urban Studies. The data center was established to provide clients with insights through customized analytic solutions that are adapted to their unique needs. Areas of focus include forecasting, spatial modeling, Monte Carlo analysis, optimization and machine learning. Students competing on behalf of the center have consistently won national awards for data analysis and visualization. 

Employee Benefits:   

The faculty of OCU are afforded a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to fit the needs of you and your family.  Benefits offered include: health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, flexible spending accounts, university paid life insurance, university paid long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU.    

Procedure for Submitting Applications:   

Submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and a list of professional references  Review of applications will begin in January and will continue until the position is filled.  

Contact for Additional Questions:   

Search Chair: Ph.D. Kyle Dean, Professor of Economics, Director, Native American and Urban Studies Center, kddean@okcu.edu  

Oklahoma City University is an equal-opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity.