Assistant Professor of Business Analytics & Data Science (Tenure Track)

Description

Background:

The School of Economics and Business Administration at Saint Mary’s College, accredited by the AACSB, seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant level for the Business Analytics & Data Science department, starting in the Academic Year 2025-26. Built on Catholic values and 150 years of Lasallian tradition in education, Saint Mary’s College emphasizes social justice and global perspectives in its scholarly research, curricular and co-curricular programming. We are particularly interested in faculty candidates whose research and teaching interests will contribute to the department's intellectual activities.

Responsibilities:

• Candidates will be expected to primarily teach courses that include Advanced Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and the Business Analytics Capstone. However, candidates who can also teach courses in Data Visualization and Storytelling, Cybersecurity, or Databases will be given additional preference. Candidates are also expected to be proficient in multiple software packages (e.g., Python, Tableau, Power BI, R, SQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate active research and cutting-edge methods in AI and its applications.
• Duties will include:
  • Teaching and research at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
  • Advising students and serving on committees, as they contribute to the mission of the College;
  • Participation in College governance and service
  • Participation in departmental support and service
  • Development of an innovative undergraduate curriculum aligned with the College's three traditions.

Institutional Background

Saint Mary's College of California is a private, comprehensive, and coeducational university that engages students in rigorous critical thinking, promotes social justice, and educates for human fulfillment consistent with its liberal arts, Catholic and Lasallian traditions. The de La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff who value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring Saint Mary's heritage to life. Located on a stunning 420-acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary's is known for its rigorous liberal arts education and high-quality graduate programs, including business, education, counseling, leadership, and the arts. Saint Mary's has a diverse student body of approximately 4,000 students, and the College's practices and policies reflect a commitment to inclusive excellence and a community in which all are valued, respected and supported. For more information about Saint Mary's mission and history, see: https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/about-smc/our-mission

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is reflected in the Faculty Salary Scale, available here. In addition to base pay, salary supplementals are offered for these disciplines as determined by current Faculty Salary policies in consultation with the Dean and Provost. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in a field related to artificial intelligence, operations management, supply chain management, business analytics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or a closely related field is required before commencing his or her academic appointment.
• Earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited school or equivalent institution.
• A strong record of publication or the promise of future research activity.
• Demonstrated track record or potential for teaching excellence, scholarly research, and publication in the field.
• Experience teaching, advising and mentoring a culturally and educationally diverse student body.
• A commitment to excellence and growth in teaching
• Demonstrated record of teaching or teaching potential, such as past teaching experience or experience as a graduate teaching assistant.
• Desire to contribute to increasing diversity in the computing and data professions and supporting students from diverse backgrounds to be successful.
• Our outstanding faculty and staff value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction both in and outside the classroom. About one-third of Saint Mary’s students are first-generation-to-college, and the College has been designated as a Minority and Hispanic-Serving Institution. We seek candidates who can engage and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups and are interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase inclusivity.

Application Instructions

1) Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the position's qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College.

2) Candidates should submit a complete and current vita and, as available, graduate transcripts, student evaluations, copies of publications, and four academic references.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Finalist interviews are expected in December.

Further inquiries may be made to Dr. Noha Elfiky, Chair of the Search Committee, at nme5@stmarys-ca.edu. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety  website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.