Adjunct Lecturer, Managing Data (On-Campus, Fall '26)
About The Position
Columbia University’s Master's i n Applied Analytics program seeks experienced industry professionals to serve as a part-time L ecturer for a graduate-level course in Managing Data. The Managing Data course provides students with a foundational context for managing data so that it can be leveraged and used with confidence. Analytic teams work closely with technology partners in managing data. Languages and techniques unique to each team can impede cooperation. To bridge this gap, this course provides a broad overview of data technology concepts including database engines and associated technologies and exposes students to foundational data principles, governance processes, and organizational prerequisites needed to overcome challenges to ensure data quality.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree or equivalent required, in an area related to data science, statistics, computer science, or another discipline that provided rigorous training in quantitative analytics.
- Knowledge of databases, topics in Big Data, and Data Analysis.
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Knowledge of Python and Spark.
- 10+ years of related applied professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of MapReduce strongly desired.
- Other software or programming languages like R and Tableau.
- Statistical and Machine learning knowledge.
- University teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion.
- Attend all class sessions.
- Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.
- Evaluate, grade student work and assessments.
- Conduct office hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
