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 management
- Proficiency 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