Business Analytics - Assistant Professor, 3-year term

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Job Title: Assistant Professor
Position Status: Three (3) Year Contract Limited Term Appointment, OPSEU Local 685
Department: Department of Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences
Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Preferred Start Date: December 1, 2025 or as negotiated

The position is to primarily support the newly proposed graduate program in Business Analytics. Candidates should be able to contribute to teaching and research relevant to Analytics. Candidates must be able to teach Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling. The ability to teach data analytics and supply chain management is a strong asset. Potential to teach a course in building data-driven organizations is a plus. Other Analytics teaching interests can include but is not limited to, Ethics in Data Analytics, Applied Econometrics, Financial Analytics etc. Candidates will also engage in teaching relevant undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the Department. Recent relevant industrial experience is valued. Overall, the ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, a robust research portfolio, proven teaching capabilities, and the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to contribute to the academic community and beyond.

Qualifications, Expectations & Application Process
Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Data Science and Analytics, Management Science, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated relevant academic background, research portfolio, and a record of teaching excellence.
• Experience with remote/online/hybrid instruction is desirable.
• Relevant industrial experience is valued.

Expectations

• Must be able to teach Statistical Analysis & Predictive Modelling (graduate level)
• Ability to teach Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management (graduate level) is a strong asset
• Potential to teach a course in building data-driven organizations (graduate level) is a plus
• Other Analytics teaching interests can include, but are not limited to, Ethics in Data Analytics, Applied Econometrics, Financial Analytics, etc.
• Supervise graduate students in their Analytics Capstone Projects in the MSBA program and potentially Major Research Projects (MRP) in the MGBE program
• Candidates will also engage in teaching relevant undergraduate and graduate courses in the department
• Engage in curriculum development and contribute to the enhancement of the undergraduate and graduate programs
• Participate in service to the university, such as student mentorship, research advising, and academic committees
• Other duties and responsibilities as outlined in the OPSEU Local 685 Full-time faculty collective agreement

Application Packages shall contain the following:

• a cover letter
• a current CV
• a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
• a research plan (up to two single-spaced pages)
• sample publications
• Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (I-EDI) Statement
• Contact information of three referees will be requested of the short-listed candidates

Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.

Candidates shall address their application to Dr. Brett Goodwin, Interim Vice-President, Academic and Research. All applications must be submitted electronically through this link. Applications received by 4:00 pm EST October 31, 2025 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to [email protected] 

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and candidates with an open work permit to work in Canada.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.