Senior Instructional Professor and Director for Analytics Degrees

The Harris School of Public Policy invites applications for a Senior Instructional Professor and Director of Analytics Degrees to manage and teach in a new Masters 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: $140000 - $160000

Associate Senior Instructional Professor: $150000 - $175000

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.

Applicants are required to apply online on the University of Chicagos Interfolio website: 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.