Adjunct Lecturer, Technology Management (Spring '26 - In-Person/Online) at Columbia University

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

15000.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Technology Management, Digital Transformation, Innovation Processes, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Multi-tasking, Curriculum Development, Course Design, Student Evaluation, Instructional Activities, Office Hours, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Industry Relevance, Mentoring

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 eighteen 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 seeks industry professionals for the role of adjunct Lecturer to develop and teach various courses in the school’s M.S. in Technology Management program. The program provides technology professionals at all stages of their career - from recent graduates to more seasoned professionals - with the key strategic and tactical skills necessary to drive enhanced organizational performance and innovation through the use of technology and to become leaders in the field. The program’s curriculum can be found here. Candidates should indicate in a cover letter areas of subject matter expertise and which courses they would be interested in or qualified to teach. They should also indicate whether they are interested in teaching online (synchronously) or in-person. Responsibilities Lead in-person and/or online class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion Evaluate student work and grade assignments Monitor student concerns and inquiries and be the first point of contact for student questions Hold weekly office hours Prepare, maintain, and enhance the course in Canvas, Columbia University’s learning management system for onsite and online courses Part‐time Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training (online learning management system) Attend Technology Management faculty meetings If assigned to design a course: Develop course objectives that align with program-wide learning outcomes Create activity maps tying course activities to objectives, ensuring industry relevance Draft a detailed syllabus (course description, schedule, grading rubric, and assessments) for review and approval by the Program Curriculum Committee and the Committee on Instruction (COI). Collaborate with Instructional Design to develop course materials through a consultative process. This includes partnering on course development (aligning objectives, materials, and assessments), creating dynamic instructional media (videos, infographics, and interactive resources), maintaining established courses with updates and troubleshooting, and receiving just-in-time assistance for targeted needs. Serving as an adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students in the field of technology management as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty. 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 Graduate degree in IT (e.g., computer science, software engineering, AI), business management, finance, or other related disciplines At least 15 years of industry experience with a focus on driving digital transformation and innovation processes in large corporations Strong communication and problem solving skills and an ability to multi-task Preferred Qualifications A terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines 2+ years graduate-level university teaching experience Additional Information Compensation - $10,000 - $15,000 per semester-length course. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Please Note: To comply with the University's Policy on Fully Remote Work, candidates for the role must reside in New York or a contiguous state (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Vermont) or a state or territory in which the University is registered (Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Montana, Oklahoma, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington DC). All applicants, please provide: A resume/CV inclusive of university teaching experience -- highlight teaching at the graduate level A cover letter indicating the Technology Management courses they would be interested in or qualified to teach, areas of subject matter expertise, and whether they are interested in teaching online (synchronously) or in-person Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations of teaching, teaching observation summaries, etc.) Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Responsibilities

Lead in-person and/or online class lectures and evaluate student work. Prepare and maintain course materials in Columbia University's learning management system.