Course Associate, Political Analytics �?? Strategic Thinking (Online Fall 2023)

Description

Company Description

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Job Description

The School of Professional Studies M.S. in Political Analytics program is seeking industry professionals with experience in political science and data analytics to serve as a part-time Associate for a graduate-level course in Strategic Thinking. An Associate is a faculty line junior to a Lecturer who 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.

This course examines the intentional and rational thought process that focuses on the analysis of critical factors and actors, and variables impacting the long-term success of a political campaign or policy-making effort, essential to understanding political dynamics. Students will learn about game-theoretic tools for understanding strategic interaction in the political sphere, how policy decisions are made and how they can be improved. The course will teach about basic two-person games, dynamic games, and signaling games.

Responsibilities

• Attend all online class sessions, assist with instruction, lead breakout sessions, facilitate discussions.
• Evaluate, grade student work and assessments as requested by the course Lecturer.
• Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.
• Conduct weekly online office hours.

Qualifications

Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty that have outstanding academic training as well as a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied industry setting.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in an area related to political science, data science, quantitative methods or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a role involving political analytics.
• Coursework in game theory

Preferred Skills & Experience

• University teaching experience.

Additional Information

Salary: $3,246.35 per semester-length course

• Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.
• Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.