Senior Instructional Professor and Director for Analytics Degrees

IMDiversity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching

Course development

Leadership

Supervision

Data analytics

Education

Graduate degree in data science, computer science, statistics, economics, political science, or a closely related field

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

Job description

Senior Instructional Professor and Director for Analytics Degrees
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy in Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Assistant Senior Instructional Professor: $140,000 - $160,000; Associate Senior Instructional Professor: $150,000 - $175,000

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Data Science
Description

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.
• 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. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Salary range:

Assistant Senior Instructional Professor: $140,000 - $160,000

Associate Senior Instructional Professor: $150,000 - $175,000

The expected start date will be on or after August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

Minimum 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 courses in fields in data science, statistics, economics, political science, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

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