Adjunct Lecturer, Finance and Accounting for Managers, (On-Campus, Spring 2027 & Future Semesters)

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

This course provides a foundational understanding of accounting and finance principles essential for effective management and decision-making across industries. Students will explore core topics such as financial reporting, managerial accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and financial statement analysis, while also examining issues of taxation, investment, and risk. Emphasis is placed on interpreting financial information for strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluation, with attention to ethical and regulatory considerations in financial decision-making. Through case studies, applied exercises, and guest lectures, students will develop the financial literacy and analytical skills necessary to lead projects and organizations with confidence and accountability.

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

• If assigned to design the course, additional responsibilities 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 as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty.