University of California, Los Angeles

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The UCLA Master of Quantitative Economics program (MQE) invites applications for Lecturers with domain expertise in machine learning emphasizing applications to the fields of economics and finance for the 2024-2025 academic year. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247- $192,040. The instructor will develop and teach this applied Machine Learning course within the Master of Quantitative Economics program. Responsibilities of the position will include developing the syllabus and course; delivering lectures and applied lessons; holding regularly scheduled weekly office hours; being responsive and helpful to students; developing and grading assignments and providing guidance to students involved in co-curricular applied projects. Candidates should apply at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09895 .

Applicants are expected to have:
• Master’s degree or higher in economics, data analytics, statistics, computer science, electrical
engineering or equivalent
• Experience applying a variety of machine learning techniques in industry, such as supervised and
unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning. Applications in
economics and finance are a strong plus
• Excellent verbal communication skills, capable of leading lectures of 75+ students
• Advanced knowledge of the application of technical or mathematical concepts to professional settings

This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Application Requirements
Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a
faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and
inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and
inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements.(Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization
release form
• Proof of Degree

Reference requirements
• 3 required (contact information only)
Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them.


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