Senior Instructional Professor and Director for Analytics Degrees

The University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harris School of Public Policy is seeking a Senior Instructional Professor and Director of Analytics Degrees to manage and teach in a new Master’s of Science Degree in Data Analytics and Policy (MSDAP). This role is open-rank, with potential appointments as Assistant Senior Instructional Professor or Associate Instructional Professor, depending on experience. The position focuses on managing the MSDAP program and teaching within it and other Harris programs. The degree aims to meet the increasing need for professionals skilled in data analytics, machine learning, and public policy.

Requirements

Completion of a graduate degree, by the appointment start date, in data science, computer science, statistics, economics, political science, or a closely related field.
At least two years of teaching experience as the instructor of record in courses in fields in data science, statistics, economics, political science, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

PhD in data science, computer science, statistics, economics, political science, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Oversee the MSDAP curriculum evolution, refinement, and course design, in collaboration with Harris faculty and administrative leadership.
Teach 4-6 for-credit, quarter-length courses per academic year. Courses may be in the MSDAP and/or other degree programs offered by the School. Courseload may be reduced in the first one to two years of the program, given the expected intensity of program development during these years.
Recommend for hire, supervise, and evaluate part-time Lecturers and full-time Instructional Professors who teach in the MSDAP or in other Harris courses related to data analytic topics.
Design and oversee the execution of extra-curricular student experiences and career development in data analytics, collaborating with relevant Harris staff.
Responsibilities for this role may expand to include leadership and instructional responsibilities within the MSCAPP program, as institutional and programmatic needs evolve.