Assistant​/Associate Professor in Data Analytics

Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Analytics

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Analytics.

Location:

Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
United States

Division:
Finance

Position Type:
Faculty

Employment Status:
Full Time

Grant Funded:
No

Pay Grade:
Generic Grade

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Analytics in the School of Finance to begin in August 2026.

A candidate needs to submit application materials through the University of Southern Mississippi website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to be considered for the position. Applicants need to submit an application letter, a current vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research sample, and a list of references (minimum of three). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). The position will be open until filled but screening will begin November 10, 2025. Direct questions to Dr. Kimberly Goodwin (kimberly.goodwin), Director, School of Finance.

Job Summary This is a tenure-track position that may be filled at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The faculty member will teach both undergraduate analytics courses and graduate courses in the new online M.S. in Business Analytics program launching in Fall 2026. An active research agenda demonstrated by scholarly publications and grant activity is required along with service activities within the school, college, university, and profession.

• Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in analytics. Teaching includes preparation of course materials such as syllabi, course content, homework assignments, and handouts; evaluation and grading of students’ class work, assignments, and papers; maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Holds regularly scheduled office hours in order to assist students.
• Maintains an active research stream demonstrated by scholarly publication, grant activity, and participation in relevant academic organizations and conferences.
• Participates in service at a variety of levels, including school, college, and university.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ph.D. in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, computer science, or a related field is required, along with university-level teaching experience.

• Specialized knowledge of statistics and data analytics as demonstrated through relevant graduate coursework.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.

The preferred candidate will have specialized teaching and research experience in business analytics as well as proficiency with Tableau, Python, and R. Professional experience in business analytics and university-level teaching experience in both traditional lecture and online formats is desired.

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication…