Northwood University’s Endowed Chair in Analytics is a thought leader who promotes, supports, and ensures the academic quality and relevance of the analytics program. The Endowed Chair will lead strategies to position Northwood’s analytics program, students, and graduates to fulfill Northwood’s mission to develop free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress. The Endowed Chair in Analytics will perform teaching, research and service to the University. The Endowed Chair in Analytics will provide leadership of the analytics program at Northwood University, research timely and relevant issues, and expand Northwood’s analytics academic focus to attract new students and address pressing industry needs.

Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to shaping and leading the academic content and quality, and curriculum planning/review of the undergraduate analytics and technology programs.
• Teach up to three courses per semester (fall and spring) in analytics, and a variety of undergraduate disciplines based on qualifications. Release time will be determined in collaboration with the dean to ensure a demonstrable positive impact on research and scholarly productivity.
• Enhance the university’s reputation and programs through student recruitment and retention by working collaboratively with Academics, Admissions, Marketing/Communications, Career Services, and Advancement & Alumni Relations.
• Collaborate with industry professionals and associations to promote the analytics program and provide networking opportunities for student internships and employment.
• Supervise student internships as needed and facilitate experiential learning opportunities, such as student participation in industry conferences, site visits, and study abroad experiences.
• Mentor students to become successful industry professionals.
• Provide industry thought leadership such as: speaking engagements, convening symposiums, podcasts, blogs, publishing in industry related journals and websites, and publishing research.
• Conduct and publish scholarly research in the discipline.
• Advance student research to empower learners to develop skills and an understanding of analytics and technology in order to apply that knowledge to practical issues.
• Assist in recruiting and mentoring qualified faculty.
• Mentor other faculty on how to provide thought leadership across the university.
• Maintain and grow relationships with industry through professional associations and networking.

Expectations: 

• Uphold and promote the Northwood mission, core values, outcomes and ethics, and The Northwood Idea.

• Be aware of and follow all University policies and procedures and serve as a sound financial steward.
• Provide timely information and reports to the academic deans as needed.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as appropriate.
• Keep current with industry expectations and regularly review curriculum and course content to ensure that they are reflected therein.
• Focus on methods to keep students engaged in the program.

Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s outcomes at www.northwood.edu/aboutus/.

• Earned master’s degree or doctorate in the analytics or a related field from an accredited institution. (Doctorate preferred.)
• Experience training and/or teaching. (Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses preferred.)
• History of relevant thought leadership demonstrated by speaking engagements and publications.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats.
• Seven or more years of industry experience directly related to analytics.

About Northwood University
Founded on the core values of individual freedom and responsibility, earned success, and the importance of moral law and free enterprise, Northwood University has been a leader in business education since 1959. We prepare students for success in a competitive, global marketplace by instilling a deep understanding of free enterprise and the value of private business ownership, all in alignment with The Northwood Idea.
 
Northwood University has also been recognized as one of the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For® and earned Honor Roll distinction in eight categories: Job Satisfaction & Support, Compensation & Benefits, Professional Development, Mission & Pride, Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness, Confidence in Senior Leadership, Faculty & Staff Well-being, and Shared Governance. This year marks Northwood’s first-time achieving Honor Roll recognition and its fourth recognition overall, underscoring our commitment to an excellent workplace culture.

Why Join Northwood University?
We seek visionary educators who are committed to our mission of developing free enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress. As part of a vibrant intellectual community, our endowed chair positions provide a unique platform to influence the global conversation on free enterprise and business innovation. If you are ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply for one of our endowed chair positions and help us continue advancing America’s Free Enterprise University.

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