Academic Teaching Staff Position in Business Analytics

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Academic Teaching Staff Position in Business Analytics

Job Identification 3418

Posting Date 01/19/2026, 05:50 PM

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Job Schedule Full Time

Locations

Edmonton, AB, Canada
(On-site)

Category Type Business – Information Systems and Technology

Position Type Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) – Career, Term 12 Month, Term Recurring

College/Administrative Portfolio College of Social Sciences + Humanities

Faculty/Department Business

About the Team
The https://www.ualberta.ca/en/business/index.html is one of the world’s leading institutions for business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the country’s largest, with 70 faculty members, 2,100 undergraduate students, and 950 graduate students. Since its inception in 1916, the school’s innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership have shaped communities and businesses around the world. With a vision to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world, the School excels in research, teaching, and external engagement.

Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the https://www.ualberta.ca/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-d-academic-teaching-staff-2020-2024.pdf before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This is a Term 12 position and offers a comprehensive https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-d-academic-teaching-staff-2020-2024.pdf of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

Location – This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The https://www.ualberta.ca/en/accounting-business-analytics/index.html in the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, is accepting applications for a full-time Academic Teaching Staff position for a 3-year fixed term appointment beginning July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach business analytics courses (8 sections) to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute meaningfully to the Master of Management Analytics (MMA) program through teaching, curriculum enhancement, and student supervision.
• Participate in MMA program service activities, including admissions, curriculum review, and program development.
• Stay current with developments in AI and analytics, including emerging tools and methods, and incorporate relevant innovations into teaching and program activities.
• Prepare course syllabi, course materials, midterm exams, final exams and assign grades.
• Evaluate student performance progress and provide appropriate and timely feedback according to department protocols.
• Help recruit project sponsors, supervise student capstone teams, and provide students with hands-on experience working with real software products.
• Remain abreast with relevant literature in business analytics as it applies to their teaching resources and activities.
• Provide help sessions to undergraduate and graduate students on business analytics fundamentals.
• Participate in department activities including advising student clubs and coaching students for case competitions.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a discipline relevant to business analytics (e.g., operations research, operations management, industrial engineering, or computer science), completed or expected to be completed by the time of appointment.
• Strong academic preparation and relevant industry experience in Business Analytics, AI, and Data Analytics.
• Evidence of effective communication, leadership, and the ability to engage diverse audiences in both academic and applied settings.
• Proven ability or clear potential to build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, especially in sectors where analytics and AI play a significant role.
• Strong expertise in business analytics tools such as Python, R, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau is essential.
• Experience teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Facilitation, negotiation and problem solving skills and an ability to handle challenging student situations.
• A record of publication in Business Analytics and an interest in Teaching and Learning research will be considered an asset.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following in one PDF document:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Any Available Teaching Ratings
• Academic Referral Letters (names of three references who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment)

Please have your references send their letters of assessment by e-mail (PDF files) to:

Dr. Karim Jamal, Chair

Department of Accounting and Business Analytics

Alberta School of Business

Email to: [email protected]

About Us
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms – physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.

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