Adjunct Lecturer, Solving Real World Problems with Analytics (ONLINE - Summ at Columbia University

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

13000.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analytics, R Programming, Python Programming, Consulting, Mentoring, Coaching, Instructional Delivery, Assessment, Corporate Liaison, Project Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Columbia University has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world for more than 250 years. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries, and service to society. The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University offers innovative and rigorous programs that integrate knowledge across disciplinary boundaries, combine theory with practice, leverage the expertise of our students and faculty, and connect global constituencies. Through twenty professional Master's degrees, courses for advancement and graduate school preparation, certificate programs, summer courses, high school programs, and a program for learning English as a second language, the School of Professional Studies transforms knowledge and understanding in service of the greater good. Job Description Columbia University, School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks candidates to serve as part-time Lecturers to participate on the faculty team for a graduate level Capstone course: Solving Real World Problems with Analytics. This course is the culminating experience for graduate students in our Applied Analytics Master of Science degree program. Students apply their academic learning to a real-world challenge by participating in a consulting engagement with a leading corporate or institutional project sponsor. Capstone sponsors span industry sectors including finance, healthcare, consumer retail, digital media, non-profit. Sponsors include large global companies, startups, and nonprofits. Lecturers are the primary instructors for courses and an invaluable component of the faculty community. Responsibilities Attend all class sessions. Weekly instructional sessions will be held on one of the following: Wed 6:10-8 PM ET, Thurs 6:10-8 PM ET, Thurs 8:10-10 PM ET. Serve as a mentor and coach to students and a liaison with corporate project sponsors. Participate in meetings with sponsor companies & student project team. Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries. Conduct weekly office hours. Serve as a liaison between students and corporate project sponsors. Participate in meetings with sponsor companies & student project teams. Evaluate and grade student work and assessments. Qualifications Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty that have outstanding academic training as well as a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied industry setting. Requirements Doctoral degree in an academic area related to data analytics. 7+ years of professional experience in roles related to data analytics. Strong technical skills - especially proficiency with R and Python programming. Consulting experience, working with either external or internal clients. Preferred Skills & Experience 2+ years of teaching experience, ideally at the graduate level. Additional Information Salary range: $11,000 - $13,000 per semester long course Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Employee Job Category: Faculty Job Term: 2026 FALL Role: Lecturer, Part-time Department: Applied Analytics Division: Masters Academic Program: APAN

Responsibilities

Lecturers serve as primary instructors, attending all class sessions and mentoring students while acting as a liaison with corporate project sponsors for a graduate-level Capstone course. Responsibilities include monitoring student concerns, conducting office hours, and evaluating student work.