Adjunct Lecturer, Project Management (Fall '26)

Columbia University • New York, NY

104d • $10,000 - $15,000

About The Position

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks industry professionals for the role of adjunct Lecturer to develop and teach various in-person courses in the school’s new M.S. in Project Management program. The program equips individuals with the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills essential for a successful career managing complex projects across industries and borders. The Project Management program’s curriculum can be found here. Candidates should indicate in a cover letter areas of subject matter expertise and which of the following five core courses they would be interested in or qualified to teach: Project Management Fundamentals, Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control, Finance and Accounting for Managers, Leadership and Team Dynamics, and Capstone.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in accounting, architecture, business management, engineering, project management or other related disciplines
• At least 15 years of industry experience with a focus on project management and leadership in complex organizational environments
• Strong communication and problem solving skills and an ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines
• 2+ years graduate-level university teaching experience
• Professional project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.)

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
• Attend Project Management faculty meetings
• If assigned to design the 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 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.

Benefits

• Compensation Range - $10,000 - $15,000 per semester-length course.

What This Job Offers

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