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Part-Time Machine Learning Visiting Professor (open rank) – Master of Quantitative Economics University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF09948 The UCLA Master of Quantitative Economics program (MQE) invites applications for a part-time (50%) Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor with domain expertise in machine learning emphasizing applications to the fields of economics and finance for Winter 2025 quarter (payroll dates: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025; instruction dates: January 6, 2025 – March 14, 2025). A reasonable estimate for this position is $151,507-$183,790. The Visiting Assistant/Associate/Professor will develop and teach applied Machine Learning course(s) 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; providing guidance to students involved in co-curricular applied projects; and continued research and service. Applicants are expected to have: Doctoral 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 concept to professional settings Demonstrated research and service experience within an academic setting To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09948 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-646f0a4678c149459231e017ba88153f