Job Description

Columbia University, School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks candidates to serve as part-time Associates to participate on the faculty team for a graduate-level _Capstone _course: Solving Real World Problems with Analytics. This course is the culminating experience for graduate students in our Applied Analytics Master of Science degree program. Students apply their academic learning to a real-world challenge by participating in a consulting engagement with a leading corporate or institutional project sponsor. Capstone sponsors span industry sectors including finance, healthcare, consumer retail, digital media, non-profit. Sponsors include large global companies, startups, and nonprofits.

An Associate is a faculty role that is junior to Lecturer. The position offers a great way for successful experienced industry professionals to gain exposure to graduate level instructional practices at Columbia University.

** Responsibilities**

• Attend all class sessions. Weekly instructional sessions will be held on one of the following: Wed 6-8 PM, Thurs 6-8 PM, Thurs 8-10 PM ET.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to students and a liaison with corporate project sponsors. Participate in meetings with sponsor companies & student project team.
• Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.
• Conduct weekly office hours.
• Evaluate, grade student work and assessments as requested by section Lecturer.

Qualifications

Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty that have outstanding academic training as well as a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied industry setting.

Requirements

• Masters degree, with preference for a doctorate, in an academic area related to Applied Analytics.
• Skilled with a variety of analytical methods.
• Strong techical skills - must be proficient with R programming.
• 3+ years of professional experience in roles related to applied analytics.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proficieny with Python and Java strongly preferred.
• Consulting experience, working with either external or internal clients.
• University teaching experience.

Additional Information

Salary: $3,343.74 per semester-length course

• Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.

** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.**

** Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.**