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

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,600 - 167,400; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University is hiring an Adjunct Lecturer for Project Management for Fall '26. This part-time faculty role focuses on teaching core courses such as Project Management Fundamentals and Leadership Dynamics. Ideal candidates will possess a master’s degree in a relevant field and extensive industry experience in project management.

Responsibilities include leading lectures, evaluating student performance, and enhancing course materials in the university's learning system. Compensation for teaching this course ranges from $10,000 to $15,000 per semester.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of industry experience in project management and leadership.
• At least 2 years of graduate-level university teaching experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person class lectures and discussions.
• Evaluate student work and grade assignments.
• Hold weekly office hours.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Ability to multi-task

Education

Master’s degree in accounting, architecture, business management, engineering, project management or related disciplines

Terminal degree (preferred)

Job description

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

Part-time. Employee Job Category: Faculty Job. Term: 2026 FALL. Department: Project Management. Division: Masters. Program: Project Management. Academic Program: PMGT.

This position requires a master’s degree in accounting, architecture, business management, engineering, project management or other related disciplines, and at least 15 years of industry experience focused on project management and leadership in complex organizational environments. Strong communication and problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task are essential.

Must indicate in a cover letter areas of subject matter expertise and which of the following five core courses you are qualified to teach:

• Project Management Fundamentals – Core principles, frameworks, and methods for managing projects effectively
• Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control – Foundations of project planning, critical path, and performance monitoring
• Finance and Accounting for Managers – Financial principles applied to project management
• Leadership and Team Dynamics – Principles of leadership, collaboration, and high-performance team management
• Capstone – A real-world project-based capstone synthesizing learning across the curriculum

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 University’s learning management system for onsite and online courses
• 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 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, including creating dynamic instructional media (videos, infographics, interactive resources)

Additional qualifications:

• A terminal degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines (preferred)
• At least 2 years of graduate-level university teaching experience (preferred)

Compensation Range – $10,000–$15,000 per semester-length course.

All applicants, please provide:

• A resume/CV inclusive of university teaching experience – highlight teaching at the graduate level
• A cover letter indicating the Project Management courses you are interested in or qualified to teach and areas of subject matter expertise
• 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.