Job Description

The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University seeks a part-time lecturer to teach a graduate-level course in AI and the Future of Strategic Communication. This is an elective for students in the M.S. in Strategic Communication program.

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved to become a transformative global force across various industries, with particular significance for strategic communication.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of AI’s foundations, its current landscape, and its profound impact on media, journalism, public relations, and marketing communications. The course also addresses critical issues surrounding AI such as ethics, policy, and risk management associated with adoption, while offering practical insights into implementing common AI tools and developing essential AI skills for communication professionals.

Responsibilities

• Based on an approved syllabus, lead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion
• Evaluate and grade student assignments
• Monitor and address student questions and concerns
• Hold office hours
• Attend program faculty meetings and coordinate with the Deputy Program Director
• Participate in relevant training as recommended by the Deputy Program Director

Qualifications

• Graduate degree, with a preference for Ph.D. in communication, marketing, or related field
• Deep familiarity with a variety of AI applications and experience using AI for the planning, design, and execution of strategic communication campaigns
• 10+ years of professional experience in strategic communication
• Available for evening online classes

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 2+ years of graduate teaching experience
• Experience with online teaching

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Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks candidates for the role of adjunct Lecturer for the Fall 2025 semester to teach the graduate-level course, Estate Planning in the school’s Master of Professional Studies degree program in Wealth Management. Scholar-practitioners with relevant academic and experience in the tax planning field are invited to apply. The Wealth Management program is online and asynchronous, designed for the convenience of working professionals. This program will allow students to complete the education requirement for the CFP® certification. Students have the flexibility to watch pre-recorded lectures and presentations, stream video content, access virtual libraries, and participate in virtual group activities and discussions within a structured - yet flexible - 14-week timeframe.. 

Estate Planning is a focus on the key concepts and skills a wealth management professional must understand to support making critical decisions with respect to estate planning.strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and recommend property titling mechanisms, explain and assess the most appropriate property transfer methods for clients, identify key components of estate planning documents, and recommend suitable estate planning tools to meet clients' goals.

Serving as an adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students in the field of wealth management as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty. Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of applied trends that are driving best practice in the field.

Responsibilities

• Pre-record lectures and presentations for students to watch
• Lead preparation of course materials focused on problem-based learning, including overseeing the course Canvas web page (learning management system) and assigning reading and projects designed to meet the learning objectives of the class
• Ensure that the curriculum incorporates the relevant CFP® required topics
• Monitor and respond to student concerns and inquiries; conduct at least 2 hours of weekly office hours
• Evaluate and grade student assessments and work
• Participate regularly in the bi-monthly lecturer online meetings
• Attend the three day in-person residencies (August and December)

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 industry setting. The lecturer should have experience working with ultra-high net worth individuals and/or families in addition to strong knowledge of the relevant CFP® required topics.

Requirements

• CPA and CFP® certification preferred
• Master’s degree, JD, or other related advanced degrees
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of estate planning

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Broad base of expertise related to estate planning as it pertains to wealth management
• 10+ years of professional experience working in the field of estate planning for ultra high net worth clients
• 2+ years teaching experience in a university setting at the graduate level preferred

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Job Description

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks candidates for the role of adjunct Lecturer for the Fall 2025 semester to teach the graduate-level course, Estate Planning in the school’s Master of Professional Studies degree program in Wealth Management. Scholar-practitioners with relevant academic and experience in the tax planning field are invited to apply. The Wealth Management program is online and asynchronous, designed for the convenience of working professionals. This program will allow students to complete the education requirement for the CFP® certification. Students have the flexibility to watch pre-recorded lectures and presentations, stream video content, access virtual libraries, and participate in virtual group activities and discussions within a structured - yet flexible - 14-week timeframe.. 

Estate Planning is a focus on the key concepts and skills a wealth management professional must understand to support making critical decisions with respect to estate planning.strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and recommend property titling mechanisms, explain and assess the most appropriate property transfer methods for clients, identify key components of estate planning documents, and recommend suitable estate planning tools to meet clients' goals.

Serving as an adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students in the field of wealth management as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty. Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of applied trends that are driving best practice in the field.

Responsibilities

• Pre-record lectures and presentations for students to watch
• Lead preparation of course materials focused on problem-based learning, including overseeing the course Canvas web page (learning management system) and assigning reading and projects designed to meet the learning objectives of the class
• Ensure that the curriculum incorporates the relevant CFP® required topics
• Monitor and respond to student concerns and inquiries; conduct at least 2 hours of weekly office hours
• Evaluate and grade student assessments and work
• Participate regularly in the bi-monthly lecturer online meetings
• Attend the three day in-person residencies (August and December)

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 industry setting. The lecturer should have experience working with ultra-high net worth individuals and/or families in addition to strong knowledge of the relevant CFP® required topics.

Requirements

• CPA and CFP® certification preferred
• Master’s degree, JD, or other related advanced degrees
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of estate planning

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Broad base of expertise related to estate planning as it pertains to wealth management
• 10+ years of professional experience working in the field of estate planning for ultra high net worth clients
• 2+ years teaching experience in a university setting at the graduate level preferred

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Due to expanding enrollment, the School of Professional Studies’ M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) program is seeking scholars, practitioners, or industry professionals to propose and teach a new elective course starting in the 2025 summer term. The existing IKNS curriculum to which the new course would be added is described here.

Responsibilities

• Lead online class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion
• Lead in-person residency session(s)
• 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 class sections will meet online or in-person once a week (110 minutes) in the late afternoon or early evening, for the duration of one full term. The weekday and exact time when the class will meet has yet to be decided and will be based both on student needs as well as instructor availability.

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 industry setting.

Requirements

• Required: Graduate degree in a field directly related to or adjacent to the IKNS curriculum (master or terminal degree in the candidate’s field of study)
• Required: 5+ years of professional experience in the general realm of the IKNS curriculum
• Preferred: Previous university teaching experience at the graduate level

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Columbia University, M.P.S. in Insurance Management seeks candidates with professional experience in commercial property and casualty, personal lines, and/or LA&H insurance to serve as a Course Associate to support the successful delivery of an online and asynchronous instruction graduate-level course, Operations: The Backbone of the Company. A Course Associate is a faculty line junior to a Lecturer who provides subject matter expertise and supports the instructional process for a course section. Serving as a Course Associate is an excellent way to gain exposure to graduate-level teaching at Columbia University.

Please note this course provides asynchronous instruction coupled with synchronous assignments and activities. Office hours are predetermined but with flexibility for appointments at mutually convenient times.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation of course materials, including oversight of the course  learning management system (Canvas), problem-based learning assignments, discussion prompts, group projects, exams and quizzes, development of class readings and video recordings, etc.

• Assist with instruction through office hours and the learning management system (Canvas).

• Review and respond to discussion board posts, and advise students as they develop an operations playbook, or other projects that may be presentable to their employer for implementation upon completion. 

• Facilitate asynchronous discussions, provide timely feedback on student work, record ad hoc video lectures, etc.

• Attend programmatic events as necessary, including bi-weekly faculty meetings, virtually or face to face (there are two on-campus residencies, one before the first semester and one during the last semester of the program).

• Allocate up to an hour (as needed) at the Lecturer's discretion for office hours.

• Engage in administrative activities coordinated by SPS in support of the Insurance Management Program as needed by the Program Director.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Graduate degree in insurance or a related field

• Expertise in insurance operations with an understanding of underwriting, claims, finance, legal, marketing, strategic planning, and data analytics.

• 5+ years of professional experience in an insurance or related industry company preferred

• Solid knowledge and academic foundation as it relates to theories, principles, and practices of insurance

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Project management and presentation skills, interfacing with executive-level management, mentorship.

• University teaching experience

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