About this role
The School of Professional Studies seeks candidates to serve as a part-time Associate for a graduate-
level course in Financial Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management. An 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 Associate is an outstanding way to gain exposure to graduate-level teaching at
Columbia University.
Financial securities analysis and portfolio management is the study of analyzing information to evaluate financial securities and design investment strategies. Studying the subject can provide a foundation for students entering the fields of investment analysis or portfolio management. This course provides an intensive introduction to major topics in investments.
Responsibilities
Attend all class sessions, assist with instruction, lead breakout sessions, facilitate discussions.Lead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion. Attend all class sessions.Evaluate, grade student work and assessments as requested by the course Lecturer.Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries. Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty possessing outstanding academic training and a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied industry setting.
Requirements
Graduate degree in Finance or a related field.3+ years of professional experience in a role involving financial securities analysis and portfolio managementProficiency in Python; e.g. using libraries for data manipulation, statistical analysis, machine learning implementations, and data visualization. Preferred Skills & Experience
University teaching experience.Experience applying Python to real-world financial securities and portfolio management problems.Ability to mentor students and provide constructive feedback on analytical work. 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 Employer / Disability / Veteran