Adjunct Lecturer, Technology Management Capstone (On-Campus, Fall 2026)

Company Description

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 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.

Job Description

Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks candidates for the role of Adjunct Lecturer to teach Technology Management Capstone, a graduate-level course in the M.S. in Technology Management program.

The Technology Management Capstone serves as the culmination of the M.S. in Technology Management program journey. In this course, students will apply the learnings from the entire Technology Management program to solve an assigned real-world business challenge with the use of technology. Capstone projects can fall into one of the following categories: 1) the development of a new product or service, 2) achieving operational optimization, and 3) facilitating the adoption of new technologies in an organization. The Capstone sponsors and projects are secured by the program and vary by semester. The Capstone project work can be in conjunction with a corporation or an established startup that was selected and vetted by the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussions
• Evaluate student work and assignments
• Monitor student concerns and inquiries and serve as 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
• Adjunct Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training
• Attend program faculty meetings

Serving as an Adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Graduate degree in IT (e.g., computer science, software engineering, AI), business management, finance, or other related disciplines
• At least 15 years of industry experience with a focus on driving digital transformation and innovation processes in large corporations
• Strong academic foundation in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated proficiency in subject matter relevant to the course
• Professional experience and demonstrated success in an applied industry setting

Preferred Skills & Experience

• A terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines
• 2+ years of teaching experience, ideally at the graduate level

Additional Information

Compensation: $13,000 - $15,450 per course

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled. All applicants must provide:

• A CV inclusive of university teaching experience 
• A cover letter describing your interest in this course and relevant teaching experience

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran