Adjunct Associate Faculty, Cloud Computing (On-Campus, Fall '26)

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,320 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking an Adjunct Associate Faculty member for a graduate-level Cloud Computing course. This part-time role involves attending class sessions, assisting instruction, and evaluating student work.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate degree in Computer Science and has professional experience with cloud services like AWS and GCP. They should have strong knowledge of distributed computing and Linux operating systems. Salary ranges from $2,000 to $3,000 per semester.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with commercial cloud services.
• Strong understanding of cloud virtualization and storage systems.
• Solid knowledge in shell programming.

Responsibilities

• Attend all class sessions and assist with instruction.
• Grade student work and monitor inquiries.
• Lead breakout sessions and facilitate discussions.

Skills

Cloud computing concepts

Python programming language

Linux operating system

Distributed computing knowledge

UNIX fundamentals

Education

Graduate degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

IBM Cloud

Job description

Adjunct Associate Faculty, Cloud Computing (On-Campus, Fall '26)

• Part-time
• Employee Job Category: Faculty Job
• Term: 2026 FALL
• Role: Associate, Part-time
• Department: Applied Analytics
• Division: Masters
• Program: Applied Analytics
• Academic Program: APAN

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 to pursue greater human understanding, pioneering 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 twenty 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.

The School of Professional Studies seeks experienced industry professionals to serve as part-timeAssociate for a graduate-level course inCloud Computing . An Associate is a faculty line junior to a Lecturer who provides subject matter expertise and supports the instructional process for a course section. Serving as an Associate is an outstanding way to gain exposure to graduate-level teaching at Columbia University.

This course introduces analytics students to applied cloud computing concepts and practices ranging from infrastructure and administration to services and applications. The course is primarily focused on the development of practical skills in utilizing cloud services to build distributed and scalable analytics applications.

Responsibilities

Attend all class sessions, assist with instruction, lead breakout sessions, facilitate discussions.

Evaluate, grade student work and assessments as requested by the course Lecturer.

Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.

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

Requirements

Graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Solid knowledge and academic foundation in distributed computing, UNIX operating system fundamentals and shell programming

Experience with the Linux operating system, cloud virtualization and storage systems

3+ years of professional experience with at least one of the commercial cloud services (Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or IBM Cloud)

Knowledge of Python programming language

Preferred Skills & Experience

University teaching experience

Experience with setting up and configuring Google Cloud Platform services

Knowledge of distributed computing and orchestration frameworks, such as Apache Spark and Kubernetes

Salary range: $2,000 - $3,000 per semester long course

Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.

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

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran