DescriptionThe Harris School of Public Policy invites applications for 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). The position is open-rank and appointment as Assistant Senior Instructional Professor or as Associate Instructional Professor are possibilities depending on prior experience and qualifications.
The primary responsibilities of this position involve the management of the new MSDAP degree and teaching in MSDAP and other Harris programs. The degree is designed to address the growing demand for professionals with expertise at the intersection of data analytics, machine learning, and public policy.
Responsibilities will include:
- 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.
QualificationsMinimum 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.
Applicants are required to apply online on the University of Chicago's Interfolio website: apply.interfolio.com/188212.
Applications are required to include a pdf of the following with their application: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) cover letter; 3) sample syllabus for a class the applicant has taught before, or would be interested in teaching; 4) Evidence of successful management of programs or evidence of potential to do so; 5) teaching statement; 6) contact information for 3 references; and 7) course evaluations.
Screening of applications will begin on July 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
