Job Description 

Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering is seeking a talented, driven, and innovative, Executive in Residence to lead all aspects of the Master of Engineering in Financial Technology Capstone programs. The demand for the FinTech degree program continues to expand, with a record class expected in Fall of 2024.  The skills and applied knowledge that the FinTech program provides students is directly related to the strong industry ties that the program maintains with major financial services firms. 

If you are passionate about developing the next generation of FinTech leaders and are enthused about leveraging your leadership skills to lead our Capstone programs and build on our current number of corporate relationships, then we invite you to apply for this role. The Master’s of Engineering in Financial Technology is housed within the Institute for Enterprise Engineering, which supports the development of engineering professionals throughout their careers as a part of Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering (Durham, NC). 

The major responsibilities of this new Executive in Residence position will be (1) to direct all aspects of the Capstone programs and 2) to maintain and grow the number of corporate sponsors of these programs, program growth is expected to reach 15 capstones per semester in 2025 In addition to these duties the service contributions of this individual to the Fintech program will be significant. 

• We know that internships and full-time opportunities are one of the challenges for the FinTech students and this individual would be ideal for corporate outreach.
• This individual would also be the FinTech liaison to GSPS for their Career Design and Strategy class. The GSPS team is looking for each program to provide customized guidance to the career search process and this person would be ideal for this role.
• Enhance the FinTech Online and a newly proposed Accelerated Fintech track for working professionals. As part of the corporate outreach, it could include engagement with working professionals as part of our recruiting effort.
• This person will be participating in the residency experience for our online students by providing a real-world case study/simulation/competition that provides practical application of what the students are learning along with an opportunity to bond and build community in a common project.

·         Drive active alumni engagement as the program grows

Preferred candidates will have deep financial industry and project management experience in a corporate setting. Industry experience leading a technical group or organization, as well as teaching/course development experience are beneficial. Existing senior industry relationships in the financial services area are highly desirable. This is expected to be an on-site, full-time position, but other levels of commitment may be considered.

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. Information about Duke Engineering’s diversity, inclusion, and antiracist work can be found at https://pratt.duke.edu/about/diversity. 

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. 

Applicants should submit the materials below through AJO. The preferred application date is July 19, 2024, but applications will be considered until a suitable applicant is found. 

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

·         Cover letter

·         Teaching Statement, including examples of course topics the candidate could consider teaching, approach to creating an exemplary classroom environment and instructional approaches to optimize student learning.

·         Statement of how candidate will foster an inclusive, respectful work environment and a summary of their diversity, equity, inclusion and community vision. Previous experience in these areas should be included in this summary.

·         Curriculum Vitae or Resume

·         Three references (names and email addresses)

 

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.