Job Description

Columbia University, School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks candidates to serve as a part-time ASSOCIATE to participate on the faculty team for an online 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.
• 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

• 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.