Senior Instructional Professor & Analytics Director

IMDiversity

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Instructional Professor and Director for Analytics Degrees to lead curriculum evolution and degree programs. The role involves supervising lecturers, teaching 4-6 for-credit courses annually, and collaborating with Harris faculty and leadership. Salary ranges: $140,000–$175,000.

Start date on/after August 1, 2026. PreferredQualifications include a PhD in data science or related fields and a graduate degree in

Qualifications

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 data science, statistics, economics, political science, or related fields.
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.
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.
This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.