Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Professor of Practice and Assistant Dean of AI

Description

The Department of Information and Operations Management at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University, invites applications for a full-time Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning [Fall 2024]. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title, Professor of Practice with an administrative appointment as Assistant Dean of AI depending on qualifications.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Develop and oversee innovative academic programs, including the AI and Business Undergraduate Minor and the Flex Online AI and Business Certificate.

• Lead AI-focused initiatives such as research and new venture pitch competitions, fostering innovation and thought leadership in AI applications in business.

• Build and nurture corporate partnerships, enabling the application of AI to real-world business challenges and enriching student learning experiences.

• Contribute to teaching AI-related courses, mentoring faculty and students to enhance AI adoption and application in business contexts.

Mays Business School is committed to becoming the #1 public business school in the country. Located in College Station, a vibrant community with excellent quality of life, Mays is a leader in business education, emphasizing research, teaching, and industry engagement.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must possess:

• MBA Degree or Masters degree in relaed field

• Extensive experience in AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and cloud technologies, with a proven record of driving innovation and operational efficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives in emerging technologies, supply chain optimization, and business process improvement.

• Strong teaching, mentoring, and public speaking skills.

• Stakeholder management and negotiation expertise to build corporate and academic partnerships.

• Have an extradorinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting

• Certified Scrum Master or equivalent experience in Agile methodologies.

• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, Tableau, and other analytics tools.

Application Instructions

We will begin reviewing candidates immediately and continue reviewing as applications are received and until the position is filled.

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/161047 and upload the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae

Questions regarding this position should be sent to Shrihari Sridhar shriharisridhar@tamu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.