Professor of Business Analytics and Finance
On-site Riffa, Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Description
The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) College of Business and Management invites applicants for a full-time position in Business Analytics and Finance starting Fall term 2024. Applicants should hold at least a Doctorate degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analytics/ Data Mining, or related fields from preferably reputable American university. The position will require teaching courses that cover and incorporate all aspects of business analytics, Competitive candidates will show a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching excellence in addition to having relevant industry experience.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Teach up to five courses per semester depending on the rank. Prepare course syllabus, plan lessons and assignments. Assess students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work. Advise students about which classes to take and how to achieve their goals. Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for a degree or certificate program involving a series of courses. Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field. Invigilating examinations. Attending faculty meetings. General administration work in relation to teaching and assessments’ quality assurance. Writing research proposals, papers, and other publications. Supervising projects/thesis of students. Any other QA and academic related tasks.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience required:
Ph.D. in Business Analytics, Data Science, or terminal degree in related fields. Significant practical industry experience is a plus for this position. Experience teaching Business Analytics courses at the university level. Preference will be given to candidates with degrees from the United States and to those with teaching experience at a higher education level in the United States. Demonstrated and ongoing record of impactful research in Business Analytics, broadly defined, who have strong industry engagement, and proven ability to link theory and practice in their area(s) of expertise. Experience in outreach in the professional data science industry, and/or prior professional experience in data science is desirable.
Skills and Competencies required:
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to impart Business Analytics concepts and theories to students. Strong communication and relationship building skills with peers, leadership, and external constituents, including the business community. Knowledge and experience of using learning management systems (LMS). * Demonstrate leadership aligned with AUBH core values of integrity, engagement, excellence, and desire to make a difference