Adjunct Lecturer, Digital Workplace & Digital Transformation (Spring ‘26 - In-Person/Online)

Due to expanding enrollment, the School of Professional Studies’ M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) program is seeking additional adjunct lecturers to teach our course Digital Workplace & Digital Transformation (online synchronous or in-person) starting in the spring 2026 term. Scholar-practitioners with relevant academic and industry experience are invited to apply.The course is taught synchronously online (via Zoom) or in-person. It is a required course in the IKNS curriculum and is meant to provide future organizational leaders with a foundational understanding of digital transformation and the technologies and organizational challenges shaping the modern workplace. More details on the course can be found here.  Serving as an adjunct lecturer provides a unique opportunity to educate and mentor students aspiring to a career in information science as well as to form 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 practice in the field.ResponsibilitiesAttend all online or in-person class sessions (class generally meets one evening per week for up to 2 hours), conduct the lectures, and lead classroom administration.Prepare course materials, including the oversight of the course Canvas webpage (learning management system), weekly presentations, curation of class readings, etc.Monitor student concerns and inquiries; conduct office hours.Evaluate and grade student assignments (teaching assistants will be provided).Minimum Degree RequiredMaster’s degree in a field broadly related to the IKNS curriculum. Doctoral degree preferred.ScheduleThe class sections will meet online or in-person once a week (110 minutes) in the late afternoon or early evening, from mid-January to late April. The weekday and exact time when the class will meet has yet to be decided and will be based on student needs and instructor availability.