Adjunct Lecturer - Technology Integration in Project Management
Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$10k - $15k
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
New York, NY, USA
In PersonOn-campus, in-person teaching.
EducationHigher Education Faculty
About the job
Requirements
A master's degree in engineering (for example, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering), construction management, project management, operations research, technology management, business analytics, or data science with a project management focus is required.
At least 8 years of experience in roles such as IT Project Manager, Technology Consultant, Digital Transformation Lead, or Systems Engineer is required.
Hands-on experience with software selection, implementation, and integration in a project setting is required.
Experience in cross-functional technology deployment across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, technology, and services is required.
A passion for teaching and the ability to connect academic material to contemporary industry practices are required.
Responsibilities
Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussions.
Evaluate student work and grade 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 for onsite and online courses.
Part-time lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training.
Attend Project Management faculty meetings.
If assigned to design the course, develop course objectives that align with program-wide learning outcomes.
If assigned to design the course, create activity maps that tie course activities to objectives and ensure industry relevance.
If assigned to design the course, draft a detailed syllabus covering the course description, schedule, grading rubric, and assessments for review and approval by the Program Curriculum Committee and the Committee on Instruction.
Collaborate with Instructional Design to develop course materials through a consultative process, including aligning objectives, materials, and assessments; creating instructional media such as videos, infographics, and interactive resources; maintaining established courses with updates and troubleshooting; and receiving just-in-time assistance for targeted needs.
Desired Qualifications
PMP or equivalent certifications are preferred.
A terminal degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines is preferred.
At least 2 years of graduate-level university teaching experience is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
Compensation Range - $10,000 - $15,000 per semester-length course.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
All applicants, please provide:
A resume/CV inclusive of university teaching experience -- highlight teaching at the graduate level
A cover letter
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