Duke University, Pratt Masters Programs

Position ID:

Duke-GSF-FTADJ522 [#31490]

Position Title:

FinTech Adjunct Professor

Position Type:

Non-regular rank faculty

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Engineering / Financial Technology
Financial Technology

Appl Deadline:

filled (posted 2026/01/07, listed until 2026/06/28)

Position Description:

*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Duke University’s Master of Engineering in Financial Technology program in the Pratt School of Engineering invites applications for a Non-Regular Rank Adjunct Professor position. The ideal candidate will have commitment, passion, and excellence in teaching.

This position will teach the FinTech 522: Financial Institutions -Statistics course in the FinTech Master’s Program, this required course is made up of two 7 week sections that contain identical information. This role will have the mentorship of Pratt’s outstanding regular-rank teaching faculty and not only polish their teaching skills but also become immersed in the novel pedagogy used in these programs.

Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated ability to teach statistics related subjects, as well as experience in a professional setting. Statistics are used prolifically throughout the FinTech graduate program so an academic and industry understanding of statistics, particularly in an applied environment is crucial to the success of the classes. The classes are offered in person and online. This position is expected to be part time.

Please review the Master’s Program focus and curriculum at Duke FinTech Master of Engineering. https://masters.pratt.duke.edu/fintech/

This role is part of the Institute for Enterprise Engineering, which supports the development of engineering professionals throughout their careers. The Financial Technology program embraces a collaborative culture, values real-world impact, and thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology. If you are excited about building innovative learning experiences and contributing to a program that bridges academia and industry, we encourage you to apply.

Our institutional culture is built upon our history and values. Our shared values: respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence are more than aspirations. They are the beliefs and behaviors that we expect of ourselves and our colleagues. These are the ideals that we must uphold in order to earn and maintain our reputation for quality and integrity, and to inspire confidence with each other, and the world which we both serve and rely on for our future viability. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Information about Duke Values and Culture can be found at https://president.duke.edu/values/. ;

Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.

Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military 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.

Applicants should submit the following materials below for consideration:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Three references (names and email addresses only)

Duke University is an 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, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke University 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.

Application Materials Required:

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

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://masters.pratt.duke.edu/fintech/

110 Science Drive, Teer 305 Box 90271