Position Description

Pratt Masters Programs, Duke University

The Master of Engineering in FinTech at Duke University has become one of the strongest programs of its kind globally. This program attracts some of the best and brightest students from universities and industry around the world. To support the continued success of this program the Duke School of Engineering (Pratt) at Duke University invites applications for a Non-Regular Rank Executive in Residence position in the Master of Engineering in FinTech program to teach programming and/or software engineering.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach 4 courses each year for Pratt Master’s Programs, Algorithmic Trading, Advanced Algorithmic Trading, Model Validation, and Efficacy, and other courses primarily in FinTech
• Collaborate across department and school boundaries
• Support the academic and co-curricular activities of the Master of Engineering in FinTech programs through service expectations.

Ideal candidates will have deep experience in either an academic or corporate setting, in either case demonstrated engagement with industry is important. They will also have a PhD, or commensurate industry experience/expertise in a FinTech related discipline. Familiarity with FinTech product design, trading, risk management from a programming perspective is desirable. Teaching/course development experience is highly preferred. This position is expected to be full time, but other levels of commitment may be considered. 

We seek a faculty member who is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community that fosters excellence in teaching. 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement (1 page), and a list of the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail contacts of three references. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?job-3471-21528

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. 

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.