Director of Analytics Programs/Faculty Position, College of Business, Thomas Jefferson University

Job Details

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a full-time appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to serve as Program Director of Graduate Analytics Programs in the College of Business, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The college currently offers two graduate degrees: MS (Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence) and MS (Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence). The Program Director will provide academic and strategic leadership for graduate programs and related initiatives in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. This is a leadership-focused faculty role that combines teaching, program administration, and scholarship, with opportunities to shape a growing portfolio of analytics programs across the College of Business and Thomas Jefferson University.

Responsibilities:

The Program Director of Analytics Programs will provide strategic vision and leadership for the Data Analytics and Business Analytics graduate programs, ensuring alignment with the College’s broader Analytics and Artificial Intelligence initiatives. The Director will oversee curriculum development and revision to keep programs current with emerging technologies, industry needs, and accreditation standards, while managing course planning, staffing, scheduling, assessment, and potential expansion into undergraduate and new certificate or concentration offerings.

In addition to teaching graduate-level analytics courses (and potentially undergraduate courses as programs expand), the Director will mentor and advise students, fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments that support a diverse student population. The role also includes cultivating strong industry, alumni, and community partnerships to enhance experiential learning, internships, and employment opportunities, as well as leading outreach, recruitment, and program promotion efforts in collaboration with Enrollment Management and the Dean’s Office.

The Director will contribute to program branding and communications, oversee student orientation activities, and maintain an active scholarly agenda in analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, or related fields, including pursuing external funding and engaging students in research. Finally, the Director will work closely with the Dean, faculty, and staff on college-wide initiatives, participate in university governance, and promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the College of Business.

Job Description

Qualifications:
 

• Preferred: Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent) in a related field
  such as Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Information
  Systems, or a closely related discipline.

• Candidates with a master’s degree in a related field and significant, relevant
  industry experience in analytics, data science, or applied AI will also be
  considered.

• Demonstrated current knowledge of theoretical and applied aspects of

computing and data analysis, including areas such as: Data management and
  databases, Data science and statistical modeling, Prediction, simulation, and
  optimization. Artificial intelligence
    and machine learning. Business analytics and decision support.

• Use of relevant software and programming tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, BI tools,
  cloud platforms, etc.)

• Evidence of excellence in university-level teaching is highly preferred, including
   experience with curriculum development, experiential learning, and/or
  online/hybrid instruction.

• A strong record of scholarly or applied research in relevant areas, or a

demonstrable record of impactful industry contributions for candidates from
  practice.

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, including experience

coordinating programs, teams, or projects.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to

collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants should submit their online application and CV at: http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html enter into the search box: REQ-0036405
 

As part of the application process, candidates should submit: A letter of application, Curriculum vitae, a list of three references with contact information

Materials may be addressed to:

Dr. Philip Russel

College of Business

Thomas Jefferson University

4201 Henry Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497

Electronic submissions are accepted. Please submit a single PDF by email to: Philip.Russel@jefferson.edu

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address

3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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