Seeking professionals to serve as a part-time Adjunct Associate for a graduate-level course in Introduction to Blockchain, Crypto-currencies & Analytics. This course provides our Applied Analytics Master of Science degree students with an introduction to blockchains and crypto-currencies as well as cryptographic protocols, hash, digital signatures, chaining of blocks of transactions, decentralization using mining based on proof of work, and smart contracts.
An Adjunct Associate is a faculty line junior to a Lecturer, that provides subject matter expertise and supports the instructional process for a course section. Serving as an Adjunct Associate is an outstanding way to gain exposure to graduate level teaching at Columbia University.
Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty that have outstanding academic training as well as a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied industry setting.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in an area related to applied analytics such as statistics, economics, mathematics, etc.
- Solid knowledge and academic foundation in statistics.
- Deep understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
- Proficiency in R and Python programming.
- 3+ years professional experience and demonstrated success in a role involving applied analytics.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Teaching experience, ideally at the graduate level.
- Proficient in JavaScript
Salary range: $2,000 - $3,000 per semester long course
Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.