Adjunct Lecturer, Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control, (On-Campus, Spring 2027 & Future Semesters)

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

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in planning, scheduling, and controlling projects across diverse industries. Students will learn the principles, methods, and quantitative tools used to develop work breakdown structures, establish project baselines, and apply critical path method (CPM) analysis to identify, sequence, and manage project activities. Emphasis is placed on integrating cost, schedule, and resource planning, as well as applying monitoring and control techniques to track progress and manage risks. Coursework includes hands-on experience with widely used project management platforms such as Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera, alongside case studies that connect theory to practice. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to design and implement effective project schedules, analyze performance using earned value and related metrics, and apply control strategies to keep projects on time and within scope.

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.