Job Description

Summary
The Applied Statistics and Operations Research Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in business analytics. The 9-month contract start date of August 2025.

Information about Program and College

The Department of Applied Statistics and Operations Research (ASOR) at Bowling Green State University, part of the Schmidthorst College of Business, plays a pivotal role in the increasingly data-driven business environment. ASOR offers a specialization in Business Analytics and Intelligence, along with a minor in Applied Statistics at the undergraduate level, and advanced degrees including a Master of Science in Applied Statistics, Master of Science in Data Science, and PhD in Data Science.

The department's mission centers on quantitative reasoning and decision-making, offering students expertise in statistics and operations research that is applicable across various disciplines. Faculty emphasize both theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students for careers in business administration, statistics, and operations research. Through teaching, research, and service, ASOR fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical behavior, aiming to produce graduates ready for leadership roles.
ASOR is also committed to collaborative research and outreach, offering professional assistance to both the university and external organizations, including through the Center for Business Analytics, which delivers practical solutions to companies. The department’s faculty are dedicated to continuous improvement in education, research productivity, and service to the professional community.

As a vital part of Bowling Green State University, the Schmidthorst College of Business is dedicated to driving economic and cultural vitality in northwestern Ohio and beyond. Recently re-accredited by AACSB, our college exemplifies the highest standards in business education. Our state-of-the-art facility, the Maurer Center, provides an inspiring environment for learning and collaboration, equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources. We are focused on innovating our curriculum and empowering our students to reach their goals through our integration of Life Design to reimaging our core curriculum, our student-centered approach has resulted in a significant increase in our undergraduate program over the past two years. Our online MBA program, ranked #1 in Ohio by Poets & Quants, demonstrates our commitment to delivering superior, flexible education tailored to the needs of modern professionals.

The Schmidthorst College of Business emphasizes innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge, and achievements support the region, state, and nation. We value and support high quality research that advances theory and practice and support publications in leading journals. Our strong connections with the business community ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful, preparing our graduates to thrive in a competitive global market.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Bowling Green State University is committed to serving the public good through its interdisciplinary research and teaching in the areas of healthcare, AI, and/or working families with preference being given to individuals who apply their disciplinary expertise in these dynamic fields.

Essential Functions
Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, active engagement in research and publication, and involvement in department, college, university, and professional service. An active research agenda in the area of business analytics, data visualization, or artificial intelligence as applied to business disciplines that can lead to scholarly publications in high quality journals is required. Service duties may also include engaging with alumni, industry professionals, recruiters, and promotion of programs.

Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Operations Research, or a closely related field is required.
A successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated potential excellence in teaching and an established record of quality research.
Preferred Qualifications
Some industrial experience, experience working with companies on data science projects, or experience obtaining external research grants, is highly desirable.
Applicants with areas of interest in healthcare applications, AI, and Gen-AI applications in business, or other strategic priorities of the Schmidthorst College of Business are preferred.
Additional Information
Application Materials Required

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three professional references
Statement of teaching and research philosophy
Example of 1 to 2 research articles or working papers