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

Due to programmatic need the School of Professional Studies M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) program is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach an additional section of Leading Collaboration in person during the Fall 2026 term. Scholar-practitioners with relevant academic and industry experience are invited to apply.

A high-level overview of the courses syllabus can be found here however instructors will be encouraged to bring to their teaching additional case studies and reading materials of their own.    

Serving as an adjunct lecturer provides a unique opportunity to educate and mentor students as well as build a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia Universitys world-class faculty. Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of academic and applied trends that are driving best practices in the field.

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).

Minimum Degree Required

• Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. organizational leadership management public administration social sciences or related discipline). 
• Doctoral degree preferred.

Schedule

• The course will meet in-person once per week (110 minutes) during the Fall 2026 semester (SeptemberDecember). 
• The weekday and exact time when the class will meet has yet to be decided and will be based on student needs and instructor availability.

Qualifications :

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. 

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 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.

Additional Information :

Compensation

$15500 - $17500 (for the semester).

Application Process

• Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
• Applicants should provide:
  • Resume/CV inclusive of university teaching experience at the graduate level.
  • A cover letter.
  • If available please submit any evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations of teaching teaching observation summaries etc.).

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time