Adjunct Lecturer, Project Management (On-Campus, Fall '26)

Adjunct Lecturer, Project Management (On-Campus, Fall '26)Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks industry professionals for the role of adjunct Lecturer to develop and teach various in-person courses 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 Project Management program's curriculum can be found here.

Candidates should indicate in a cover letter areas of subject matter expertise and which of the following five core courses they would be interested in or qualified to teach:Project Management Fundamentals - Core principles, frameworks, and methods for managing projects effectivelyProject Planning, Scheduling, and Control - Foundations of project planning, critical path, and performance monitoringFinance and Accounting for Managers - Financial principles applied to project managementLeadership and Team Dynamics - Principles of leadership, collaboration, and high-performance team managementCapstone - A real-world project-based capstone synthesizing learning across the curriculumResponsibilitiesLead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussionsEvaluate student work and grade assignmentsMonitor student concerns and inquiries, and be the first point of contact for student questionsHold weekly office hoursPrepare, maintain, and enhance the course in Canvas, Columbia University's learning management system for onsite and online coursesAttend Project Management faculty meetingsIf assigned to design the course, responsibilities also include:Develop course objectives that align with program-wide learning outcomesCreate activity maps tying course activities to objectives, ensuring industry relevanceDraft 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.QualificationsA master's degree in accounting, architecture, business management, engineering, project management or other related disciplinesAt least 15 years of industry experience with a focus on project management and leadership in complex organizational environmentsStrong communication and problem solving skills and an ability to multi-taskPreferred Skills & ExperienceA terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines2+ years graduate-level university teaching experienceProfessional project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.)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 levelA cover letter indicating the Project Management courses that the applicant is interested in or qualified to teach and areas of subject matter expertiseEvidence 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