Assistant Professor - Decision Sciences

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Position Information

Working Title Assistant Professor - Decision Sciences

Position Number F611257

Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years

FTE .75 = 40 hours/week, 9 months

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Central University (NCCU is a Historically Black College or

University (HBCU) with a mission to prepare students to succeed in the

global marketplace. We are consistently ranked as a top HBCU in the South

by U.S News & World Report. NCCU Business is a flagship program with

majors in Accounting, Business Administration ( Financial Analytics, Human

Resources, Marketing, Management, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship)

Computer Information Systems, Information Technology (Data Analytics,

Cyber Security, and Information Communications and Technology), and

Hospitality & Tourism Administration. We offer BBA and MBA degrees within

the School of Business. Our Program is accredited by AACSB (Association to

Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business), considered the gold standard.

NCCU’S School of Business has an enrollment of over 1,200 students in its

undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has faculty

members who have published in peer-reviewed journals. Additional

information about the School of Business is available at:

http://www.nccu.edu/academics/sc/business/index.cfm.

Primary Purpose of Position

The School of Business at North Carolina Central University seeks highly

qualified applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant

Professor of Decision Sciences in the Department of Decision Sciences.

Selected candidate must have earned Ph.D. in statistics or related field

from an AACSB-accredited institution and demonstrated potential for

quality teaching and research. ABD candidates from AACSB-accredited

universities may be considered at the instructor level. Candidates with

teaching interests in statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative

methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Instructional duties

include teaching, curriculum development, and participation in the program’s

assurance of learning efforts, and may consist of online instruction. In

addition to instructional responsibilities, faculty members are expected

to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service

activities. Quality productivity in academic research is expected . Exhibit a

desire to teach at the undergraduate level, but may also be required to

teach graduate courses.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Teaching statistics, statistical computing, data analytics, and quantitative

methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and conducting research.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; effective

problem solving, diplomacy, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to

work as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with

multiple stakeholders; a commitment to overall high standards and

professional integrity.

Minimum Education/Experience

The qualified candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in statistics or a related

field from an AACSB accredited program or equally relevant accredited

program in a related discipline and demonstrated potential for quality

teaching and research. Teaching experience in regression analysis,

categorical data, applied time series, optimization, statistical computing

using R and SAS is highly desirable.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Faculty will focus on teaching, research, service and alignment with the

mission of the School of Business. Primary teaching responsibilities

include undergraduate courses and maybe required to teach graduate

courses in Decision Sciences. Prepared to teach face-to-face and online

environments and have evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Function Research

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Demonstrate a track record or the potential for producing publications

necessary for the School to meet current AACSB International

accreditation standards.

Function Public Service

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Service to the School, University, profession and community is also

expected.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F000319

Open Date 10/07/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Position Available 07/01/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Teaching Philosophy

4. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

5. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Other Document

2. DD-214 (Veterans Only)

3. NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

4. Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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