Truist Endowed Chair in Business Analytics

Overview

Truist Endowed Chair in Business Analytics at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the Truist Endowed Chair in Business Analytics. The Chair will provide academic leadership in research, teaching, and outreach, and will serve as Director of the Business Analytics Center, guiding its external relations and research agenda.

Job Title Truist Endowed Chair in Business Analytics
Requisition Number FE04648
Working Title

Department Name 8F000:
College of Business and Economics
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Tenure Track

The successful candidate will be appointed to a 9-month position with tenure at the rank of Full Professor (via expedited faculty review) with a preferred start date of August 2026. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 20-30% teaching, 30-40% research, 30% administration, and 10% service. This distribution will be reviewed annually.

• Leadership:
  Direct the Business Analytics Center by shaping its research directions, building industry partnerships, and enhancing its reputation as a hub of excellence.
• External Engagement:
  Cultivate strong connections with businesses, alumni, and community stakeholders to expand opportunities for applied analytics research, experiential learning, and corporate partnerships.
• Research:
  Maintain a high-quality, nationally recognized research program in business analytics and engage in collaborative scholarship.
• Teaching:
  Deliver innovative and effective instruction in business analytics at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, fostering student success in a globally connected and data-driven business environment.
• Mentorship:
  Serve as a resource for Ph.D. students, mentor junior faculty, and engage students in research and professional development opportunities.
• Service:
  Contribute to the college, university, and profession through leadership and service.

• Ph.D. in an appropriate field with significant analytics content such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, operations/supply chain, or statistics.
• Tenured with a distinguished scholarship record appropriate to AACSB Scholarly Academic status, publications in top journals, and an active, ongoing research pipeline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and program development.
• Experience working effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

• Evidence of building collaborative relationships with industry and completion of industry-based projects.
• Experience directing research centers, academic programs, and external partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

Applicants should submit the following materials:
1) Letter of application (uploaded as Cover Letter),
2) Curriculum Vitae, and
3) Evidence of ongoing research (uploaded as Specific Request
1). In addition, provide the names and contact information for at least two, no more than three, references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be used to solicit letters of recommendation. This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Tom Groleau
Associate Director of the Business Analytics Center
Gatton College of Business & Economics
Office Phone:
Email:
tom.groleau

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The Gatton College is nearing its 100th anniversary. We offer a full range of degrees and certificates in business and economics in face-to-face and online formats. We are housed in a modern facility and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are located in Lexington, Kentucky, known for its vibrant community and opportunities.

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