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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 eighteen 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.

The School of Professional Studies M.S. in Technology Management program is seeking industry professionals to design and teach the summer 2025 course Full-Stack Products and Practices. These individuals will serve as part-time Lecturers.

This course provides a comprehensive examination of modern software product development, focusing on creating solutions that address clear user needs and challenges. A “product” in this context refers to a software program that instructs computer hardware to operate, solve problems, and manage tasks effectively.

Modern product development benefits from systematic practices that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and continuity. These practices, including flexibility, iterative development, customer feedback, and efficient project management, are essential for adapting quickly to rapidly evolving market and technology landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion.

• 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.

• Part‐time Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training (online learning  management system)

The Lecturer role is outlined in more detail here.

Class Days and Times
The summer class schedule has yet to be determined. There is a two semester development cycle for this course: Fall 2024 through Spring 2025.

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 industry setting.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a technology related field from an accredited institution.

• 10+ years of experience in a role involving management and leadership.

• University teaching experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience in user-centered, product-driven, Agile/Lean/XP processes in mobile and web application development in both startup and enterprise environments using latest tools

• Experience leading multi-stakeholder teams from ideation to full production

• Thought leadership as reflected by blogging/writing and public speaking

• Experience with digital transformation, especially in regulated industries

• Fluency with contemporary ethical debates related to technology

Salary: $15,450.00 per semester-length course teaching (as of academic year 2024-2025). $5,000 total for two semesters (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) of course development.

• Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.
• Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.

All interested should apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.