Adjunct Lecturer, Technology Integration in Project Management (On-Campus, Spring 2027 & Future Semesters)

Columbia University•New York, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks industry professionals to teach Technology Integration in Project Management, a core course in its M.S. in Project Management program. The course explores integrating technology into modern project management and prepares students to navigate digital transformation and technology adoption in complex project environments. Students gain hands-on experience with project management information systems and enterprise platforms, including MS Project, Asana, Trello, SAP, and Oracle Primavera, and learn to use AI, automation, and data analytics tools such as Power BI to support decision-making and performance monitoring. The course also emphasizes agile and hybrid methodologies supported by technology-enabled tools. The lecturer teaches in person, evaluates student work, responds to student questions and concerns, holds weekly office hours, maintains and enhances course materials in Canvas, and attends Project Management faculty meetings. New part-time lecturers must complete Canvas training. If assigned to design the course, the lecturer also develops aligned objectives and activity maps, drafts a syllabus and assessments for committee review, and collaborates with Instructional Design on course materials, instructional media, course updates, and targeted support. This adjunct role offers an opportunity to educate and mentor students in project management and develop a professional relationship with Columbia University faculty. Compensation is $10,000–$15,000 per semester-length course. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Applicants should provide a resume/CV that includes university teaching experience, a cover letter, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Requirements

Master’s degree in engineering, 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 such as construction, manufacturing, technology, or services.
Passion for teaching, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to connect academic material to contemporary industry practices.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent certifications.
Terminal degree in one of the listed disciplines.
At least 2 years of graduate-level university teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussions.
Evaluate student work and grade assignments.
Monitor student concerns and inquiries and serve as the first point of contact for student questions.
Hold weekly office hours.
Prepare, maintain, and enhance the course in Canvas.
Complete Canvas training if a new part-time lecturer at SPS.
Attend Project Management faculty meetings.
If assigned to design the course, develop course objectives aligned with program-wide learning outcomes.
If assigned to design the course, create activity maps that tie activities to objectives and ensure industry relevance.
If assigned to design the course, draft a detailed syllabus, schedule, grading rubric, and assessments for review and approval.
If assigned to design the course, collaborate with Instructional Design to develop and update course materials and instructional media, and troubleshoot materials as needed.