Course Associate, Technology Management – (Online/On-Campus, Fall 2024)

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 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.

Job Description

The School of Professional Studies M.S. in Technology Management program is seeking industry professionals with experience in some of the following areas: entrepreneurship/start-ups, computer science/engineering, cybersecurity, information science/systems, systems risk assessments, technology governance, technology-focused business administration, human-centered and/or design-thinking practices, and/or leadership in technology operations to serve as part-time Course Associates for graduate-level courses in Technology Management. An 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 an Associate is an outstanding way to gain exposure to graduate-level teaching at Columbia University.

The Master of Science in Technology Management program at Columbia University is an evolving program designed to attract both experienced junior and mid-career technology practitioners seeking concrete leadership training within an applied technology learning ecosystem through either full-time, part-time or executive pathways. The program combines core technology fundamentals, adaptive curricular systems to integrate changes in the field, and a mentor/cohort model whose culture is defined by the collaborative, agile, iterative practices that mirror the broader profession.

Qualifications

The Course Associate supports the instructional faculty in implementing all aspects of in-person and/or online learning and is expected to assist in developing instructional resources, implementation strategies, and support on technology best practices.

• Attend all class sessions, assist with instruction, lead breakout sessions, facilitate discussions.
• Evaluate, grade student work and assessments as requested by the course Lecturer.
• Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.
• Maintain online resources for the instructional faculty to support teaching and learning, such as Zoom and Canvas, as determined by the instructional faculty.
• Conduct weekly office hours.

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 an area related to one of the above fields.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in course subject matter.

Additional Information

Available Positions
Please use the "Message to Hiring Manager" field to indicate which of the following courses you would be interested in supporting as a Course Associate. Descriptions for some of the courses are available here.

• Accounting and Finance for Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Strategy and Leadership
• Law For Technology 
• Organizational Design, Strategy, and Governance
• Strategic Advocacy
• Technology Fundamentals
• User Centered Design

Salary: $3,246.35 per semester-length course

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

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.