Adjunct Lecturer, Technology Integration in Project Management (On-Campus, Spring 2027 & Future Semesters)

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

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York, School of Professional Studies, seeks an industry professional to serve as an adjunct Lecturer for Technology Integration in Project Management. The role is on-campus, part-time, for Spring 2027 and future semesters, teaching a core PM course with emphasis on PMIS, AI, data analytics, and agile/hybrid methods.

Responsibilities include leading lectures, evaluating student work, and maintaining course content in Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, operations research, technology management, business analytics, or data science (PM focus).
• At least 8 years of experience in roles such as IT Project Manager, Technology Consultant, Digital Transformation Lead, or Systems Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with software selection, implementation, and integration in a project setting.
• Experience in cross-functional technology deployment across sectors (construction, manufacturing, tech, services).
• PMP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person lectures and classroom discussions.
• Evaluate student work and grade assignments.
• Monitor student concerns and respond to inquiries.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Prepare, maintain, and enhance the course in Canvas.
• Develop course objectives and syllabus for COI approval.
• Collaborate with Instructional Design to create course materials and media.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal communication

Industry alignment

Education

Master's degree in engineering or PM focus

Tools

Canvas

PMIS

MS Project

Asana

Trello

SAP

Oracle Primavera

Power BI

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer, Technology Integration in Project Management (On-Campus, Spring 2027 & Future Semesters)

• Part-time
• Term: 2026 FALL
• Department: Project Management
• Division: Masters
• Program: Project Management
• Academic Program: PMGT

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 in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new 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 nineteen 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.

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks industry professionals for the role of adjunct Lecturer to teach Technology Integration in Project Management, a core course in the school's M.S. in Project Management program.

The course of Technology Integration in Project Management explores the integration of technology into modern project management, equipping students with the skills to navigate digital transformation and technology adoption in complex project environments. Students will gain hands-on experience with project management information systems (PMIS) and enterprise platforms such as MS Project, Asana, Trello, SAP, and Oracle Primavera, while also learning to leverage AI, automation, and data analytics tools like Power BI to enhance decision-making and performance monitoring. The course emphasizes the use of agile and hybrid methodologies supported by tech-enabled tools, preparing students to lead projects with efficiency, adaptability, and innovation in digitally driven organizations.

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

Part-time Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training (online learning management system)

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 (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.

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

Requirements

A master's degree in engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical, or industrial), construction management, project management, operations research, technology management, business analytics, or data science (with a project management focus)

At least 8 years of experience in roles such as IT Project Manager, Technology Consultant, Digital Transformation Lead, or Systems Engineer

Hands-on experience with software selection, implementation, and integration in a project setting

Experience in cross-functional technology deployment across sectors (e.g., construction, manufacturing, tech, services)

PMP or equivalent certifications preferred

A passion for teaching, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to connect academic material to contemporary industry practices.

Preferred Skills & Experience

A terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines

2+ years graduate-level university teaching experience

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

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

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran