Adjunct Lecturer, AI & the Knowledge Driven Organization

Summary

Join Columbia University's School of Professional Studies as an Adjunct Lecturer for the fall 2025 semester! Teach the online graduate-level course, "AI & the Knowledge Driven Organization," in the Master of Science program in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS). This role offers an excellent opportunity to educate and mentor students while collaborating with world-class faculty. The course focuses on the strategic application of AI in organizations, not the mathematical details. Responsibilities include leading online class sessions, preparing course materials, monitoring student inquiries, and evaluating assignments. The position requires extensive AI expertise, a master's degree (doctoral degree preferred), and residency in a specified location.

Requirements

• Extensive expertise not only in the theoretical aspects of AI but also in how organizations use related applications strategically, including challenges in implementation, accuracy, and bias/ethics
• Master’s degree in areas broadly related to the IKNS curriculum
• To comply with the University's Policy on Fully Remote Work , candidates for the role must reside in New York or a contiguous state (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Vermont) or a state or territory in which the University is registered (Biosphere Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Montana, Oklahoma, Virginia, or Washington DC)

Responsibilities

• Attend all online class sessions (class generally meets one evening per week for up to 2 hours), conduct the lectures, and lead classroom administration
• Lead preparation of course materials including the oversight of the course Canvas webpage (learning management system), weekly presentations, development of class readings, etc
• Monitor student concerns and inquiries; conduct office hours
• Evaluate and grade student assignments (teaching assistants will be provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferred
• Ability to explain how AI works at the conceptual level, including its history, challenges and limitations (as opposed to teaching students how to code and deploy AI)
• First-hand knowledge based on having worked with organizations to leverage AI strategically, including aspects of implementation and change management
• Proven track record of successful teaching at the graduate level

Benefits

Salary: $16,500-17,500 (for the semester)