Assistant/Associate Professor of Business (Data Analytics)

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Business with an anticipated start of January 2026. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in data analytics who can contribute to instruction in data analytic techniques in multiple industries (sports, healthcare) and business functions (accounting, marketing, human resources). Experience in and/or interest to develop courses applying data exploration and forecasting techniques across business disciplines is particularly desirable.

At Concordia University Chicago, we uphold the values of Christian faith, excellence, integrity, and service. Our department is committed to preparing students with the critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical skills necessary for careers in media, corporate communication, and public relations.

Responsibilities/Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach courses in business information and analytics, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular focus on techniques and tools used in data analysis.
• Demonstrate expertise and readiness to teach a variety of courses from the department's curriculum, which may include Foundations of Applied Business Analytics (UG), Data Mining, Visualization and Big Data for Business (UG), Business Analytics Data Models and Decision Making (MBA), Healthcare Analytics (MBA), Sports Analytics (MBA), Business Analytics and Financial Decision Making (DBA).
• Engage in curriculum development and contribute to program assessment and student learning evaluation.
• Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development.
• Engage in scholarship and professional development in communication, media, or related fields.
• Participate in service activities within the university and broader professional communities.
• Support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Analytics or closely related field (ABD candidates nearing completion may also be considered).
• At least one year of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in communication or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in data management, visualization, and analysis with expertise in two or more of the following:
• data mining, visualization, and the use of big data
• data analytics as it applies to one or more specific industries (e.g. healthcare, sports)
• data analytics as it applies to one or more areas of business (e.g. accounting, logistics, human resources)
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement in data analysis.
• Commitment to student success, innovative pedagogy, and faith-integrated education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online instructional formats, at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
• Industry experience in data analytics, particularly the interface between the analyst and the end-user.
• Familiarity with Christian higher education and mission-driven teaching.

Compensation and Benefits

Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and/or health savings account (HSA)
• Basic and supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance
• Retirement pension and savings plans
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents
• Professional development opportunities

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and fit for the position
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Contact information for three professional references

Concordia University Chicago does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its four colleges (College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, and College of Theology, Arts & Humanities), Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010 and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.