Assistant Professor of Business Statistics

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader for the non-tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Business Statistics, who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by demonstrating academic excellence and the potential for distinctive contributions to the holistic development of students. This position is subject to annual renewal at the discretion of the Dean. Area of specialization is open, but candidates should be able to assist the school in one or more of the following areas: Statistics, Probability, and Regression. The position may also team teach other business courses (i.e. Ethical Capitalism) as part of its responsibilities.

Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings in many areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teaching load: 24 credits per academic year.
• Ability to teach in a hybrid modality with course work delivered online (i.e. Canvas) and in the traditional classroom.
• Ability to lead an experiential project or program which is mission driven for the Byrum School.
• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including classes within the business core and business analytics curriculum.
• Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects, including recruitment of new students.
• Engage in professional activities.
• Mentor students through advising and internship opportunities.
• Participate in the life of the campus and university service, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• A master's degree in Statistics is preferred. A master's degree in business administration with significant course work in Statistics or work experience in Statistics will also be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence and innovation in student-centered instruction.
• Demonstrated interest in curriculum and program development.
• Demonstrated understanding of Excel, SPSS and other related technologies.
• High integrity and ethical character.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player who can collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.