Adjunct Lecturer, Leading Collaboration (Fall ‘26 - In-Person)

Columbia University•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach an additional section of Leading Collaboration in person during the Fall 2026 term. This role is ideal for scholar-practitioners with relevant academic and industry experience. The adjunct lecturer will have the opportunity to educate and mentor students, build professional relationships with Columbia University faculty, and bring their expertise in academic and applied trends driving best practices in the field.

Requirements

Previous experience in teaching semester-long courses at the graduate level.
Demonstrated expertise in leading or facilitating cross-functional and/or cross-organizational collaboration.
Familiarity with frameworks related to collaboration, networks, systems thinking, or large-scale organizational coordination.
Strong ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, applied learning experiences.
Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., organizational leadership, management, public administration, social sciences, or related discipline).

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree preferred.
First-hand experience leading large-scale or multi-stakeholder initiatives (e.g., partnerships, coalitions, ecosystems).
Experience working across sectors (e.g., private, nonprofit, public).
Evidence of thought leadership, research, or applied work in collaboration, leadership, or organizational design.

Responsibilities

Deliver all in-person class sessions (the class meets one evening per week for approximately 110 minutes) and manage classroom activities.
Prepare course materials, including oversight of the course Canvas site (learning management system), weekly presentations, curation of class readings and related materials.
Monitor student inquiries and concerns; hold office hours.
Evaluate and grade student assignments (teaching assistants will be provided).