Adjunct Lecturer Technology Integration in Project Management at Columbia University

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks industry professionals for the role of adjunct Lecturer to develop and teach Technology Integration in Project Management, a core course 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 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.