Part-Time Lecturer – Financial Mathematics Program
The University of Chicago’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for the position of Part-Time Lecturer to teach in the In-person Master of Science in Financial Mathematics (MSFM) program and/or the Online MSFM program, in one of the following areas:
- Commodities
- Crypto and Smart Contracts
- Financial Computing
- Fixed Income
- Machine Learning
- Options and Derivatives
- Risk Management
- Trading and Market-Making
The program and class(es) that selected candidates will teach during their first term will be determined as part of the interview process, and taking into consideration the candidate’s background, qualifications, and preferences.
Courses are held for five (50-unit) or nine (100-unit) weeks during each academic quarter, with the sixth or tenth week for a final project or exam.
For the In-person program, instruction is expected to be primarily in person, with some limited opportunities to offer remote or hybrid sessions. Courses can meet in the daytime (meeting twice a week for a total of three hours) or in the evening (meeting once a week for a total of three hours). For the Online program, instruction is delivered remotely. Courses meet in the evening (once a week for a total of three hours). The exact day(s)/time(s) for either modality is determined in consultation with the part-time lecturer.
This position is part-time and is not benefits eligible. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S.
Pay Range
Compensation is paid on a per-course basis in the teaching quarter(s). The per-course payment range by modality and units is as follows:
- In-person modality: $17,500-$22,500 for 50-unit courses, $35,000-$45,000 for 100-unit courses
- Online modality: $7,500-$12,500 for 50-unit courses; $15,000-$25,000 for 100-unit courses
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- One of the following:
- a master’s degree in a related field
- a bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in the specific course area
Preferred qualifications:
- a doctorate in a related field
- five years of teaching experience, as an instructor of record, in a professional graduate degree program at a University
- five years of professional experience in the specific course area
Instructors of remotely taught courses must be in the United States when teaching for the program, specifically in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin for tax purposes. Remote instructors must be able to perform their responsibilities from a remote location, and their remote work arrangements are their responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, an adequate internet connection and an adequate working space."
Application Instructions
Apply online at the University of Chicago Academic Careers website at http://apply.interfolio.com/169796. Review of applications will begin on July 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Required materials:
- CV,
- cover letter,
- list of three references,
- sample course syllabus.
Optional materials: teaching evaluations from past courses taught.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.