Full-Time Faculty Position in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Location: Lebanese American University (LAU), ITOM Department – Beirut/Byblos, Lebanon
Position Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Start Date: Fall 2025

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Data Analytics, AI, Blockchain, Data Engineering, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics.
• Lead course development and enhancement in areas such as AI in Business, Advanced Data Mining, Blockchain Applications, Data Engineering, and Applied Machine Learning.
• Supervise undergraduate capstone projects and graduate theses.
• Conduct high-impact research, with a focus on publishing in leading journals and engaging in interdisciplinary projects.
• Collaborate with the department in designing innovative approaches to integrate data analytics and blockchain into existing programs.
• Mentor students and support their academic and professional growth.
• Build connections with industry partners to enhance experiential learning and research collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Data Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field from a recognized university.
• A strong research record demonstrated through publications in reputable Q1/Q2 journals.
• Proven ability to teach courses in data analytics, AI, blockchain, data engineering, and business intelligence, utilizing tools such as Python, R, SQL, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Experience with applied projects, consulting, or partnerships with industry is highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to innovation in teaching, including the use of experiential and project-based learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a diverse academic setting.

Preferred Areas of Expertise (One or More):

• AI applications in business operations and decision-making.
• Advanced Machine Learning techniques for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Blockchain technologies and their applications in business and operations.
• Data Engineering pipelines, big data, and data-driven decision-making.
• Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, and dashboards using tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Ethical and responsible AI and blockchain practices in business.

What We Offer

• A vibrant academic environment with access to state-of-the-art technology labs and resources, including big data platforms.
• Opportunities to design and lead courses in the MS in Data Analytics program and contribute to its strategic development.
• Support for research through funding, conference attendance, and industry collaboration.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Engagement with a multicultural and dynamic faculty team committed to innovation and excellence.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover Letter outlining their research and teaching interests.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic achievements, publications, and teaching experience.
3. Teaching Statement describing instructional approach and student engagement strategies.
4. Sample Publications (if available).
5. Contact details for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About LAU: LAU was founded as a college for women in 1924, tracing its origins back to the first school for girls in the Ottoman empire started by Presbyterian missionaries in the 1830s. The institution has grown and changed tremendously through the decades, but the enterprising and progressive spirit of those who started it endures. The University now boasts two campuses overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, one in the cosmopolitan city of Beirut and the other in the historic city of Byblos. LAU operates with American higher education standards. It is incorporated in the United States as a non-profit higher education institution through the New York State Education Department. All of LAU’s academic programs are reviewed and approved by this body. In addition, LAU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE). Several programs are also accredited by authoritative agencies in the United States, Canada, and Europe. (https://www.lau.edu.lb/about/).

About School of Business: The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) focuses on high-quality teaching in a supportive environment to ensure that, upon graduation, its students will possess a competitive advantage in their chosen fields (https://sb.lau.edu.lb/about/).

With a leadership and faculty composed of industry experts as well as top academics and researchers, the main focus of AKSOB is to provide the knowledge, skills and industry know-how that are required for success in an ever-evolving and dynamic business world. 

The School offers bachelor, minor and master’s degrees at the LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses.

About ITOM Department: The mission of the Department of Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) is to help students at the Adnan Kassar School of Business become proficient in the fields of information systems, information technology management, business analytics, supply chain management, operations management, and related decision sciences. The Department strives to generate knowledgeable people who are adept at managing information technology and who can effectively contribute to their businesses and communities in a constantly changing technological environment. It also strives to actively collaborate with the corporate sector, consistently innovate, and raise the bar on its research so as to improve the efficacy of education and its reach around the globe. The ITOM Department has also started offering a minor in data analytics.

Interested candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest, CV, job market paper, teaching philosophy, the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: the Office of the Dean, AKSOB, Lebanese American University,

Email: dean.sb@lau.edu.lb

Application Deadline: until position is filled.

In your application, please refer to the position no. BUS-2025-5