The University of Texas at El Paso

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The University of Texas at El Paso
College of Business Administration
Department of Economics and Finance
Assistant Professor of Instruction in Quantitative Methods

Job Announcement

The College of Business Administration at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications from qualified candidates for a renewable, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction in Quantitative Methods. Salary and benefits are AACSB-competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include working with other faculty in the department’s quantitative methods group in delivering the first two business statistics courses in the core curriculum along with introductory business analytics courses. Opportunities also exist to participate in the Corporate Business Analytics Group in directing student projects with corporate partners. Though the primary focus of the position is on high-quality instruction, pedagogical/practitioner-based scholarship is welcome. Appointment begins September 1, 2020 and are subject to budgetary approval.

Required Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in Economics or Statistics; however, candidates with a Masters degree in Economics or Statistics and significant related teaching and professional experience will also be considered. Working knowledge of Python and R is desired.

About The University of Texas at El Paso

Located in one of the largest binational communities in the world, UTEP is unique among Tier 1 research institutions. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, most of whom are Hispanic. The Brookings Institution in 2017 ranked UTEP as the No.1 leader in equal access to higher education, based on a combination of research productivity and student social mobility. The University has annual research expenditures of $95 million, maintains an operating budget of $500 million and employs 4,000 people. With 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs available in eight colleges and schools, UTEP is the first national research university serving a 21st century student demographic.

Application Procedure

Review of applications begins immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference given to candidates submitting applications by April 1, 2020. Applicants must submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references through the UTEP Human Resources Website at https://utep.edu/employment. From this site, click on “Executive and Faculty Employment” and then on "Business Administration" to access the application.

UTEP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity in employment or the provision of services.