Clinical Professor (open rank), Master of Science in Financial Mathematics

TopSciNet; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago, Department of Mathematics, invites applications for a Clinical Professor (open rank) in the Master of Science in Financial Mathematics program. This full-time, nine-month career-track appointment supports online and in-person teaching and program development.

Responsibilities include advising three student research projects per year, teaching one pre-program course annually, and helping recruit instructors while growing AI and non-degree offerings.

Qualifications

• PhD plus 3 years professional experience or Master’s plus 6 years.
• Experience in teaching at professional education programs preferred.
• Interest in AI and non-degree offerings to grow the program.

Responsibilities

• Advise three student research projects per year.
• Teach one pre-program course per year.
• Support curriculum development and instructor recruitment.
• Serve on executive committee for program admissions.
• Grow program specializations, particularly AI and non-degree offerings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Program administration

Research supervision

Education

PhD

Master’s degree

Job description

Clinical Professor (open rank), Master of Science in Financial Mathematics

University of Chicago Chicago, IL - USA

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University of Chicago Chicago, IL USA Posted Nov 24, 2025 Due Nov 20, 2026

Institution: University of Chicago, Department of Mathematics
Type: Full-Time, Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, Clinical Professor)
Salary:

Assistant Clinical Professor: $180,000-$210,000

Associate Clinical Professor: $210,000-$240,000

Clinical Professor: $240,000-$270,000
Term: 9-month, career-track appointment (up to 3 years, renewable)
Start Date: May 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026
Posted: 11/19/2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled (review begins 12/19/2025)
Category: Mathematics

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Program Overview

Master of Science in Financial Mathematics (FinMath), professional graduate program.

Focuses on quantitative finance; prepares students for careers in the financial industry.

Program launching an online modality in January 2026 alongside in-person offerings.

Advise three student research projects per year (FinMath Project Lab Course).

Teach one pre-program course per year.

Administrative

Support curriculum development and instructor recruitment (in-person and online).

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Serve on executive committee for program admissions.

Assist in growing program specializations, particularly AI and non-degree offerings.

Qualifications

Minimum:

PhD + 3 years professional experience OR Master’s + 6 years professional experience.

Preferred:

University or corporate teaching experience in professional education.

Application Materials

Required:

Statement of teaching philosophy and curricular development experience

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List of three references (name, title, organization, email)

Sample syllabus for a course taught or intended to teach

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.