Adjunct Lecturer, Technology Integration in Project Management (Fall '26)

Columbia University has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world for more than 250 years. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries, and service to society. 

The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University offers innovative and rigorous programs that integrate knowledge across disciplinary boundaries, combine theory with practice, leverage the expertise of our students and faculty, and connect global constituencies. Through nineteen professional master's degrees, courses for advancement and graduate school preparation, certificate programs, summer courses, high school programs, and a program for learning English as a second language, the School of Professional Studies transforms knowledge and understanding in service of the greater good.

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks industry professionals for the role of adjunct Lecturer to develop and teach Technology Integration in Project Management, a core course 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 course of Technology Integration in Project Management explores the integration of technology into modern project management, equipping students with the skills to navigate digital transformation and technology adoption in complex project environments. Students will gain hands-on experience with project management information systems (PMIS) and enterprise platforms such as MS Project, Asana, Trello, SAP, and Oracle Primavera, while also learning to leverage AI, automation, and data analytics tools like Power BI to enhance decision-making and performance monitoring. The course emphasizes the use of agile and hybrid methodologies supported by tech-enabled tools, preparing students to lead projects with efficiency, adaptability, and innovation in digitally driven organizations.

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

• Part‐time Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training (online learning management system)

• Attend Project Management faculty meetings

• If assigned to design the course, responsibilities also include:

  • 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 (course description, schedule, grading rubric, and assessments) 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. This includes partnering on course development (aligning objectives, materials, and assessments), creating dynamic instructional media (videos, infographics, and interactive resources), maintaining established courses with updates and troubleshooting, and receiving just-in-time assistance for targeted needs. 

Serving as an adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students in the field of project management as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty. 

Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty that have outstanding academic training as well as a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied professional setting. 

Requirements

• A master’s degree in engineering (e.g., 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 (e.g., construction, manufacturing, tech, services)

• PMP or equivalent certifications preferred

• A passion for teaching, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to connect academic material to contemporary industry practices.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• A terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines

• 2+ years graduate-level university teaching experience

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

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

All applicants, please provide:

• A resume/CV inclusive of university teaching experience -- highlight teaching at the graduate level

• A cover letter

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations of teaching, teaching observation summaries, etc.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.