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

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 schools 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 Universitys learning management system for onsite and online courses

• Parttime 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 Universitys world-class faculty. 

Qualifications :

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 masters 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

Additional Information :

Compensation Range - $10000 - $15000 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.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time