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Professional Practice Assistant Professor

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Apr 03, 2026


Professional Practice Assistant Professor

Requisition ID: 2026-10115
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: Jon M Huntsman School of Business
Department: Data Analytics & Information System
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits

Overview
The Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) Department in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Professional Practice Assistant Professor to support and strengthen our programs in data analytics, data science, bioinformatics, and health analytics, and to provide critical student mentoring within the Huntsman School's Analytics Solutions Center. This academic-year (nine-month) faculty position will support the development and maintenance of programs of excellence in teaching, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Salary is competitive. An excellent benefits package includes retirement programs, life, medical, dental, and disability insurance.

Responsibilities
The successful applicant will have the appropriate professional background and academic experience to teach and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students through the Analytics Solutions Center, a center within the Huntsman School of Business that offers rigorous experiential learning opportunities connecting interdisciplinary student teams with real-world problems from partner companies and organizations. The candidate will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses using hands-on applications of data analytics, data science, machine learning, and AI. The candidate will design and continually refine the curriculum to reflect evolving industry techniques, tools, and platforms. They will also develop innovative, applied learning experiences that integrate real-world datasets, cloud environments, and deployable solutions.

Qualified candidates will bring industry experience, a passion for teaching, and a proven track record of excellence in mentoring. They will also demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Health or Psychology, Econometrics, or a related field
  • Three years or more of teaching in data analytics, statistics, or data science
  • Background and professional experience in healthcare analytics
  • Professional experience in consulting, advising of students, and technical mentorship
  • Highly effective communications skills, including listening, writing, and speaking
  • Demonstration of collegiality among peers and constituents
  • Strong commitment to outstanding undergraduate teaching and mentoring
  • Demonstration of teaching experience and effectiveness through student evaluations, peer evaluations, or achievement of learning outcomes
  • Ability to explain complex and technical concepts in an understandable way
  • Strong commitment to professional development and upskilling in the rapidly evolving tech and information systems environment
  • Willingness to serve colleagues and students through departmental, college, and university assignments

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven track record in developing, maintaining, or contributing to major open-source software packages (e.g., R, Python) used in data science and reproducible research.
  • Expertise in complex modeling techniques, such as multilevel modeling, longitudinal data analysis, or mediation analysis, particularly within the human and health sciences.
  • Significant experience analyzing large-scale healthcare data, including electronic health records (EHR) and administrative claims, to drive clinical or operational outcomes.


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2) Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits

ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights
The Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) Department prepares students for careers at the intersection of business, technology, and data. The department is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and forward-looking in its approach to curriculum design. Faculty emphasize teaching excellence, industry relevance, and preparing students to succeed in rapidly evolving professional environments.

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business develops leaders of distinction in commerce and public affairs. Its purpose is to serve as a career accelerator for students and an engine of growth for the community, state, nation, and world. Huntsman programs are organized around four pillars: ethical leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, analytical rigor, and global vision.

The Professional Communication with AI course plays a central role in equipping students across the Huntsman School of Business with the communication capabilities required for career readiness and long-term professional impact.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

*updated 12/2025

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10115/professional-practice-assistant-professor/job?in_iframe=1

Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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