Adjunct Lecturer: Finance & Accounting for Managers

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks an Adjunct Lecturer to teach Finance and Accounting for Managers in the MS in Project Management program on campus. The course covers financial reporting, managerial accounting, budgeting, and decision-making with emphasis on ethical and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities include delivering in-person lectures, evaluating work, maintaining Canvas materials, and holding weekly office hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, or project management.
• At least 15 years of industry experience with PM leadership.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task.
• 2+ years graduate-level university teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and discussions.
• Evaluate student work and assignments.
• Monitor student concerns and inquiries; act as first contact for questions.
• Hold weekly office hours; prepare and maintain course in Canvas.
• Complete Canvas training if new to SPS; attend program meetings.
• If designing the course, develop objectives, activity maps, syllabus, and COI-reviewable materials.
• Collaborate with Instructional Design to develop course materials and media.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, or project management

Terminal degree in related discipline

Job description

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks an Adjunct Lecturer to teach Finance and Accounting for Managers in the MS in Project Management program on campus. The course covers financial reporting, managerial accounting, budgeting, and decision-making with emphasis on ethical and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities include delivering in-person lectures, evaluating work, maintaining Canvas materials, and holding weekly office hours.