The Job:

2U is seeking a Financial Technology professional who has a passion for making a difference. Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Financial Technology. Instructors will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.

This is a fully remote, part-time position.

Why teach with us?

Instructors with the help of teaching assistants; lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students. You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching! You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed.

What You Will Do:

• Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning
• Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience
• Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels
• Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience
• Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students
• Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics
• Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner
• Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture
• Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources
• Ensure that homework is graded on-time, and occasionally assist with grading

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Fintech
• Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access
• One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended
• A positive attitude
• Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by 2U
• Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students
• Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience

Proficiency in the following is required:

• Financial Fundamentals - Financial Ratios and Financial Analysis
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency - Solidity
• Financial Libraries and Tools - NumPy, SciPy, Ffn, and Quantopian
• Machine Learning Applications in Finance - Algorithmic Trading, Linear Regression, Scikit-learn, Financial Modeling, Forecasting
• Financial Programming - Python 3, Pandas, Matplotlib, API Interactions, Amazon Web Services, and SQL

Logistics:

• 24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)
• M/T/TH OR M/W/TH schedule
• Classes: 5:45 - 10pm (includes office hours and break)
• Classes are taught live online

Perks:

• Maintain your current career while teaching
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Access to Wellness and Educational Resources
• 20% Discount on 2U Short Courses
• Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others
• Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff
• Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

Hourly salary only: In Colorado, the anticipated hourly salary for this role is $50.02/hr - $53.533/. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate's assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.