Description
**Two Positions, Tenure-Track**
Stetson University’s School of Business Administration, an entrepreneurially minded School with a balanced emphasis on teaching and research and dedicated to delivering an innovative and comprehensive business curriculum to our students, invites applications for two Assistant Professor of AI and Analytics positions in the Department of Business Systems and Analytics. Each position is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position that begins in August 2027 and is based in DeLand, Florida. Applicants interested in developing distinctive courses and programs that leverage interdisciplinary collaborations and experiential learning within the School and across the institution in the areas of business statistics, information systems, artificial intelligence, and analytics are preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The University seeks a candidate who will contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more areas of business statistics, information systems, AI, and analytics. The successful candidate will effectively introduce students to foundational concepts and guide them in applying these principles to real-world settings across a range of industries. Instruction will emphasize applied and engaged learning through hands-on projects, emerging technologies, tools, and platforms.
A Ph.D. (or terminal degree) from an AACSB-accredited institution in a related field (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Statistics, Management Information Systems) is required by August 2027. Relevant professional work experience and a record of research publications or other intellectual contributions in AI, analytics, or related fields are preferred. Candidates with ABDs who will complete the degree by August 1, 2027 will be considered.
Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to be fully engaged participants in the continued development of this growing program, in and out of the classroom; have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrate collegiality; and be able to work with multiple constituencies of diverse backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The teaching responsibility includes three courses in both the fall and spring semesters, equivalent to six courses per academic year. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to complete one of these courses as an approved student-centered immersive experience (equivalent to one course) for Hatter Ready, the University’s experiential, contemporary, and integrative learning initiative. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate and graduate courses and will depend on the candidate’s disciplinary expertise, and may include offerings to meet the University’s General Education requirements. Interested faculty may also offer theme-based courses that meet the University’s General Education requirements (e.g., First-Year or Junior Seminars) or international courses through Stetson’s WORLD program and the Rinker Center for International Learning.
Additional responsibilities include undergraduate advising; assistance with student recruitment; service to the university, college, and/or department; professional engagement; and building partnerships with both Florida-based and national practitioners and potential employers. All candidates should demonstrate a passion for the highest quality of teaching and maintain appropriate academic qualifications consistent with AACSB and School of Business Administration standards. For more information on our expectations in teaching and scholarship, information for prospective faculty, and our support for faculty development, please see the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs website: https://www.stetson.edu/administration/provost/.
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Business Systems and Analytics is home to a wide variety of academic disciplines. The Department’s programs include a Business Systems, AI and Analytics major; minors in Business Systems, AI and Analytics and Applied Statistics; an interdisciplinary minor in Data Analytics; and a Master of Business Administration with a Data Analytics concentration. Specialized programs within the Department provide students with a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including industry certifications in Artificial Intelligence, SAP, Data Analytics, Python, Generative AI, and Excel. With close ties to Central Florida’s business community, our Department provides education, training, and real-life business experiences to undergraduate, MBA, and MAcc students.
THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
Stetson's School of Business Administration (https://www.stetson.edu/business/) is one of fewer than 200 elite business schools with dual accreditation of both the business school and accounting program by AACSB International. The School of Business Administration is well known for its academically rigorous learning environment and experiential learning opportunities. In small classes and beyond, faculty mentors help students to achieve their academic and professional goals. All members of the University community share a commitment to social and ethical responsibility, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
The DeLand campus hosts all undergraduate programs in the Lynn Business Center, a modern classroom and computer lab facility. Several distinctive programs include the Joseph C. Prince Program in Entrepreneurship, the Roland and Sarah George Investments Institute, the Centurion Sales Program, and the summer Study Abroad Program in Innsbruck, Austria.
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is offered online and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is offered online and in person. Additional programs that combine a Stetson MBA with a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), a Juris Doctor (JD), or a concurrent Master of Science (MS) are made possible by partnerships with AdventHealth, Stetson University College of Law, and University of Florida Health, respectively.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1883, Stetson University (https://www.stetson.edu/) is a private, selective university comprised of a rich array of liberal arts and professional academic programs. Collectively, Stetson’s faculty works with nearly 3,700 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The University’s historic main campus, located in DeLand, enrolls approximately 2,300 students in undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration, and the School of Music. Stetson University College of Law, Florida’s first law school, moved from the main campus to Gulfport in 1945, and, with the addition of the Tampa Law Center, serves approximately 1,000 students working full-time or part-time toward J.D. or LL.M. degrees. Graduate programs based at the main campus in DeLand include Business, Accounting, Education, Counselor Education, and Creative Writing, with Educational Leadership cohorts also offered at the Gulfport campus. Florida’s oldest private institution of higher learning, Stetson has regularly been ranked among the best regional universities in the Southeast and was the first private college in Florida to be granted a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Stetson University provides an inspiring education that engages students with rigorous academic and creative study grounded in liberal learning and promotes civic values of personal and social responsibility. Working closely with faculty and with one another, students cultivate abilities to explore issues deeply, think critically, reason empirically, speak persuasively, and connect ideas creatively. Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, our vibrant community of teacher-scholars nurtures the potential of individual students to lead lives of significance and prepares each to meet the challenges of shaping the future—locally, nationally, and globally.
THE COMMUNITY:
DeLand is a picturesque, residential community of 38,000 located 20 miles west of Daytona Beach, 35 miles northeast of Orlando, and just over an hour from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. The area offers extensive cultural as well as recreational activities.
SALARY: Salary is competitive.
STARTING DATE: August 9, 2027
APPLICATION:
Applicants must supply the following materials for consideration:
- A cover letter that describes the candidate’s qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement, including teaching interests
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable (e.g., sample of recent, system-generated teaching evaluations)
- Evidence of scholarship, if applicable (e.g., recent publications or working papers)
- Three professional letters of reference, with names and contact information, and at least two of whom can provide an evaluation of teaching ability or potential
In the cover letter, candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate a commitment to promoting inclusive academic environments and engaging across differences.
All correspondence will be held in strictest confidence. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants who submit materials by September 25, 2026 will be assured of full consideration. Finalists will be invited to campus during fall 2026 or spring 2027.
Please visit our career opportunities website to apply for this position and to upload your application documents.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.
