The Department of Management, Information Systems, and Quantitative Methods (MISQ) in the Collat School of Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Applied Statistics and Business Analytics, beginning Fall 2026. We seek an enthusiastic, student-focused educator who can deliver high-quality instruction in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business, while preparing students to succeed in a data-driven business environment.
This non-tenure-track position is centered on excellence in teaching, student engagement, and curriculum innovation, with opportunities to support and enhance the School’s growing analytics initiatives.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied statistics, business analytics, data mining, and AI applications in business
- Teach 8 sections combined in the fall and spring semsters (e.g. this is a 4/4, nine-month appointment), with opportunities for summer teaching
- Use effective pedagogical approaches to translate analytical concepts into real-world business applications
- Support and mentor undergraduate and graduate students pursuing analytics-related coursework and careers
- Contribute to curriculum development and experiential learning, including projects connected to industry partners
- Deliver courses in online and/or face-to-face formats using the Canvas Learning Management System
- Participate in departmental and school service activities, promote department programs and participate in outreach events, including engagement with advisory board members and participation in career events.
UAB provides strong instructional support, including multimedia classrooms in a state-of-the-art facility, modern analytics software, and opportunities to engage with Birmingham’s vibrant business ecosystem—from Fortune 500 firms to entrepreneurial startups.
