Wilfrid Laurier University
Location
Waterloo, ON | Canada
Job description
Date: Feb 20, 2024
Location: Waterloo, CA
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty/Academic Area: Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
Department : Business - ODS
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 7379
Position Title: BU665A – Advanced Business Analytics (Spring 2024)
Term: Spring 2024 (May 6 – August 29)
Days/Times: Thursdays, 7:00-9:50 PM
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total
Anticipated Class Size: 30
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on:
Posting ends: March 6, 2024
Position Summary:
Ubiquitous data and advances in methods to harness information from large data streams and repositories drive innovation in almost every aspect of the business. Because of the recentness and rapidity of these advances, many executives lack an understanding of the potential and limitations of these technologies. This course aims to fill that gap by providing a broad understanding of advances in data management and analysis and an awareness of the recent impacts these technologies and innovations have had on business models, methods, and practices. Some of the topics covered in this course include Data Management, Business Analytic Methods and Applications, and Machine Learning & AI.
Qualifications – Required: Doctoral Degree (or near completion)
Qualifications – Discipline: OM/IE/Math or a related field.
Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Industry experience in Data Analytics or research experience in applying big data is preferred. Experience teaching Business Analytics at the Graduate level is also preferred.
Salary: $9,025.89
Application Deadline: March 6, 2024
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Applicants must submit proof of academic credentials for the highest degree before being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.
Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Hamid Noori
ODS Area Coordinator
Department of Business,
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement , for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program-specific . Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF. The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.
For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3
Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [email protected] . Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at [email protected] . We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.
Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.
All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.
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