Assistant Professor - Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Job Description

Position

Assistant Professor - Business Analytics andextra Intelligence (AI)

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Appointment type: Tenured and Tenure-Track, Full-time Continuing

Salary range: $132,000 – $147,000 (base salary)

Position Overview

Ontario Tech University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. The role is subject to budgetary approval and will start on July 1, 2026 (or sooner if filled). The successful candidate will work within the Faculty of Business косметик & Information Technology in a technology‑enhanced learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct active and innovative research in analytics and AI within supply of business and the wider economy.


• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including but not limited to Business Applications of AI, Fundamentals of AI for Business, Intro and Advanced Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data‑Driven Decision‑Making, Designing AI Systems, and AI in Business and Society.


• Integrate new technologies and AI into pedagogy and curriculum design.


• Maintain a retaining 40% research, 40% teaching and 20% service workload each year.


• Attract tri‑council funding and engage in leading‑edge research with colleagues and students.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Business/Management, Business Analytics, AI, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline with a specialization in Business Analytics and/or AI.


• Proven research track record or demonstrable research potential in topics that examine the role of analytics/AI in strategic, human, or operational aspects of businesses and organizations.


• Strong academic background and peer‑reviewed publications.


• Excellent teaching potential, with the capacity to develop innovative courses and evidence of high‑quality teaching.


• Strong English language skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community.

Application Process and Requirements

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing an application with the following items: covering letter, curriculum vitae (with publications), statement of teaching interests/experience, evidence of high‑quality teaching, outline of current research program, brief future research plan, and the names of three referees. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 20, 2026, and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Ontario Tech University welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, with particular encouragement from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ atin. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority. The university will take reasonable steps to accommodate all applicants and staff where appropriate, and confidentiality will be maintained katk recruitment cycle.

Other Information

Job location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected start date: July 1, 2026 ezt>