Adjunct Lecturer, Intro to Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & Analytics (On-campus, Fall '26)

Columbia University • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia University, School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks candidates to serve as a part-time Lecturer to teach an on-campus graduate-level course in Introduction to Blockchain, Crypto-currencies & Analytics. This course provides our Applied Analytics Master of Science degree students with an introduction to blockchains and crypto-currencies as well as cryptographic protocols, hash, digital signatures, chaining of blocks of transactions, decentralization using mining based on proof of work, and smart contracts.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in an area related to applied analytics, computer science, or information technology
• Solid knowledge and academic foundation in statistics.
• Deep understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
• Proficiency in R and Python programming.
• Professional experience and demonstrated success in a role involving applied analytics, crypto, blockchain, etc.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of professional experience in analytics-focused roles.
• 2+ years of teaching experience, ideally at the graduate level.
• Proficient in JavaScript

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree