What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance - Assistant Teaching Professor (Undergraduate Analytics Program) position at Sacred Heart University?
Finance - Assistant Teaching Professor (Undergraduate Analytics Program)
The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for one assistant teaching faculty position in the undergraduate analytics program starting August 2025. A doctorate in analytics or a graduate degree with significant and ongoing experience is required, along with evidence of excellence in teaching and/or teaching potential. The ideal candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in programming, database management and analytics with a preference given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in these areas.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in analytics.
Contribute to curricular development activities.
Participate in department, school, and university-level services, including advising students.
Incorporate applied material into their coursework to prepare students for the workforce.
Assist in the creation and delivery of curricular and professional development activities relevant for students pursuing careers in analytics.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Qualified candidates are requested to electronically submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of courses taught (if any), a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if any). Candidates may choose to submit a statement of research and a sample research paper if appropriate.
Successful candidates will be asked to submit three letters of reference before an offer can be extended.
Application materials must be submitted using Sacred Heart University's online application process. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Michael Gorman.
(gormanm6@sacredheart.edu)
About the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology
SHU’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is AACSB-accredited and enrolls over 2,000 students. It is housed on SHU’s West Campus, approximately one mile from the main campus. Opened in the Fall 2019, in the former world headquarters of General Electric, the west campus is focused on digital innovation and how it is transforming business in the 21st century. The campus includes state-of-the art labs, equipment, and studios to support research on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, financial computation, machine learning, augmented reality/virtual reality, and e-game design.
The Welch College offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Fintech & Analytics, Management, Sports Management, Fashion Marketing, Marketing, and Business Analytics. The Welch College’s School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science/Information Technology, Game Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The college offers a number of Master’s degree programs, which include our flagship MBA, MS in Accounting, MS Business Analytics, MS Finance and Investment Management, MS HR Management, MS Digital Marketing, and the Doctorate in Business Administration (Finance). Additionally, the SCSE offers Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity.
Nearly seventy full-time faculty and eleven staff members bring an impressive range of expertise to the Welch College with terminal degrees and advanced training from leading universities. The Welch College is committed to enhancing its reputation and its engagement with the business community while raising its scholarly profile, and supporting faculty research and development.
