Adjunct Associate Faculty, Analytics for Business Operations Management (Spring '26)

Columbia University • New York, NY

126d • $3,343

About The Position

The School of Professional Studies seeks candidates to serve as a part-time Associate for a graduate-level course in Analytics for Business Operations Management. An Associate is a faculty line junior to a Lecturer that provides subject matter expertise and supports the instructional process for a course section. Serving as an Associate is an outstanding way to gain exposure to graduate-level teaching at Columbia University. This course teaches students how to apply analytical techniques to optimize operational decision-making, improve efficiency, and solve real-world challenges in operations management. Students will develop practical skills in topics such as process analysis, forecasting, queuing theory, simulation, optimization, inventory analysis, project management, supply chain management, and lean operations. The course integrates lectures and coding exercises to ensure a balance between conceptual learning and practical application across multiple industries.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in an area related to Operations Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a role involving applied analytics, operations management, supply chain management, finance, marketing research, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of Operations Management concepts such as forecasting, queuing theory, optimization, and simulation.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Python and familiarity with tools such as Jupyter Notebook, NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.

Nice To Haves

• University teaching experience.
• Experience applying Python to real-world operations management problems.
• Ability to mentor students and provide constructive feedback on analytical work.

Responsibilities

• Attend all class sessions, assist with instruction, lead breakout sessions, facilitate discussions.
• Lead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion.
• Evaluate, grade student work and assessments as requested by the course Lecturer.
• Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.

Benefits

• Salary: $3,343.74 per semester-length course

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees