Adjunct Professor - MS in Applied Data Science (Open-Rank)

The Data Science Institute in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor (open rank) for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach at least one foundational, core, or elective course for the MS in Applied Data Science program. For a detailed list of courses and course descriptions, visit https://datascience.uchicago.edu/education/masters-programs/ms-in-applied-data-science/ .

The search is open with respect to areas of specialization, but we encourage applications from practitioners and educators in Statistical Models, Time Series, Big Data and Cloud Computing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Quantum Computing, Swarm Intelligence, Advanced Computer Visualization, Natural Language Processing, and Bayesian Inference. 

Selected candidates will be appointed as Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Associate Professor, or Adjunct Professor, depending on qualifications. Adjunct faculty are appointed to a minimum one-year appointment, with possibility of renewal up to a five year term, and are typically expected to teach at least one course per academic year.

This position is part-time and not benefits eligible. Compensation is paid on a per-course basis in the teaching quarter(s). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Range

Adjuncts are paid on a per-course basis. The per-course payment range by rank is as follows:

Adjunct Assistant Professor: $9,000-$26,000

Adjunct Associate Professor: $10,000-$29,000

Adjunct Professor: $11,000-$32,000

There may be options for additional compensated work, and detailed information regarding compensation is available here .

Minimum qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Data Science, Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related field is required.

• Five years of professional experience in Data Science, Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related field is required.  

Preferred qualifications:

• A PhD in Data Science, Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related field.

• Teaching experience either within a university (such as Adjunct, Lecturer or Instructional Professor) or corporate training environment for professional education.

• 6 years of professional experience. 

• Experience teaching for an online program.  

To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago Jobs website: https://apply.interfolio.com/177829 , and upload the following:

• CV; 

• Cover letter; must list the courses you are most qualified to teach;

• A list of three references, include name, title, employer/school, and email address;

• Sample syllabus for a class you have taught before, or would be interested in teaching;

• Teaching statement;

Optional materials: teaching evaluations from past teaching at the university level. 

Review of applications will begin on December 18, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

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.