Columbia University · 4 months ago
Adjunct Lecturer, Technology Integration in Project Management (Fall '26)
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$10K/yr - $15K/yr
8+ years expColumbia University, a leader in higher education for over 250 years, is seeking industry professionals for the role of adjunct Lecturer in Technology Integration in Project Management. This position involves developing and teaching a core course that equips students with strategic, analytical, and leadership skills essential for managing complex projects across industries, focusing on technology integration, digital transformation, and the use of project management information systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussions
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 Project Management faculty meetings
If assigned to design the course, responsibilities also include: 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
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical, or industrial), construction management, project management, operations research, technology management, business analytics, or data science (with a project management focus)
At least 8 years of experience in roles such as IT Project Manager, Technology Consultant, Digital Transformation Lead, or Systems Engineer
Hands-on experience with software selection, implementation, and integration in a project setting
Experience in cross-functional technology deployment across sectors (e.g., construction, manufacturing, tech, services)
PMP or equivalent certifications preferred
A passion for teaching, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to connect academic material to contemporary industry practices
Preferred
A terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines
2+ years graduate-level university teaching experience
Company
Columbia University
Columbia University is a research institution and Ivy League school for undergraduate and graduate students across various fields
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Funding
Current Stage
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$21.84MKey Investors
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2024-09-24Grant· $0.02M
2023-08-17Grant
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Jeannette Wing
Executive Vice President for Research and Professor of Computer Science
Asaf Cidon
Assistant Professor, EE and CS
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