Tenure Track Professor of Data Analytics

Candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in interdisciplinary data analysis methods, particularly those applicable to sports analytics. Familiarity with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization tools enhances teaching and research capabilities in this role.

A five-course annual teaching load at Denison University is moderately intensive compared to many liberal arts colleges. This balance allows professors to engage deeply with student mentoring and research while maintaining a strong curriculum presence.

Faculty often progress toward research leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and curriculum innovation. Opportunities include tenure, administrative roles, and leadership in data science education, especially when aligned with emerging analytics trends.

While the American Economic Association is a leading body for economists, its support for interdisciplinary data analytics professors often involves facilitating networking opportunities, conferences, and publications relevant to economic and data science applications.

The association promotes rigorous economic analytics, encouraging professors to integrate economic data insights with analytics curricula, enhancing both academic output and practical skills for students in the evolving data science landscape.

Hebron and the greater Ohio region offer a competitive yet growing market for data analytics academia. With increasing demand for analytics education, candidates with interdisciplinary expertise and sports analytics focus stand out locally.

Salaries typically range from $75,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience, research output, and teaching expertise. The cost of living in Hebron supports competitive compensation aligned with regional academic standards.

The rise of data-driven industries in Ohio fuels demand for qualified professors who can prepare students with practical analytics skills. Institutions seek faculty who blend theoretical knowledge with applied experience, enhancing regional workforce readiness.

Unlike junior analyst roles, this position demands a Ph.D. with interdisciplinary research proficiency, teaching experience, and a focus on developing academic programs, reflecting a blend of scholarly depth and pedagogical skill.

Daily responsibilities include designing cross-disciplinary courses, mentoring students across majors, conducting applied research in sports analytics, and collaborating with faculty from economics, computer science, and statistics departments.