Adjunct Lecturer, Leading Collaboration (Fall ‘26 - In-Person)

Job Description

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 Due to programmatic need, the School of Professional Studies’ M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) program is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach an additional section of Leading Collaboration in person during the Fall 2026 term. Scholar-practitioners with relevant academic and industry experience are invited to apply. A high-level overview of the course’s syllabus can be found here , however instructors will be encouraged to bring to their teaching additional case studies and reading materials of their own. Serving as an adjunct lecturer provides a unique opportunity to educate and mentor students, as well as build a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty. Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of academic and applied trends that are driving best practices in th