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

Columbia University•New York, NY

23d•$10,000 - $15,000•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 emphasizes technology-enabled agile and hybrid methodologies to prepare students to lead projects efficiently and adaptively in digitally driven organizations. The lecturer leads in-person lectures, instructional activities, and discussions; evaluates and grades student work; responds to student concerns and questions; holds weekly office hours; and prepares, maintains, and enhances course content in Canvas. New part-time lecturers must complete Canvas training, and lecturers attend Project Management faculty meetings. If assigned to design the course, the lecturer also develops objectives aligned with program outcomes, creates activity maps, drafts a detailed syllabus for committee review and approval, and collaborates with Instructional Design on course materials and instructional media, course updates, troubleshooting, and targeted support. This adjunct role offers the opportunity to educate and mentor project management students and build a professional relationship with Columbia University faculty. Compensation is $10,000–$15,000 per semester-length course. The job posting states that application review begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent certifications.
A terminal degree in one of the specified 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 linking course activities to objectives and ensuring industry relevance.
If assigned to design the course, draft a detailed syllabus—including course description, schedule, grading rubric, and assessments—for review and approval by the Program Curriculum Committee and the Committee on Instruction.
If assigned to design the course, collaborate with Instructional Design to develop course materials, create instructional media, maintain and update established courses, troubleshoot, and obtain targeted assistance.