Adjunct Lecturer, Course Developer – Raising Capital

Columbia University in the City of New York - Arts & Sciences

Adjunct Lecturer developing and teaching Columbia University’s graduate Raising Capital course. Guiding founders and technology leaders through fundraising strategy, financing terms, and pitch materials.

Posted 8/13/2026part-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $13,000 - $16,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in course development and instructional design, with a strong focus on aligning course objectives with industry standards. Proficient in utilizing Canvas for course management and delivering engaging educational experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graduate Degree In IT, Business Management, Finance15+ Years Of Industry Experience2+ Years Of Teaching ExperienceProficiency In Course DevelopmentExperience With Canvas

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Hard Skills

Course DevelopmentSyllabus DraftingAssessment DesignInstructional Media CreationDigital TransformationInnovation ProcessesStudent EvaluationActivity MappingIndustry Relevance AlignmentTeaching Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStudent EngagementProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CanvasVideo Production ToolsInfographic SoftwareInteractive Resource Development

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationHigher EducationGraduate Level TeachingApplied Industry ExperienceProgram-Wide Learning Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop course objectives aligned with program-wide learning outcomes
Create activity maps tying course activities to objectives and ensuring industry relevance
Draft a detailed syllabus including course description, schedule, grading rubric, and assessments
Collaborate with Instructional Design to develop course materials
Partner on aligning objectives, materials, and assessments
Create dynamic instructional media, including videos, infographics, and interactive resources
Maintain established courses through updates and troubleshooting
Lead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussions
Evaluate student work and assignments
Monitor student concerns and inquiries and serve as the first point of contact for student questions
Hold weekly office hours
Prepare, maintain, and enhance the course in Canvas
Attend program faculty meetings
Develop and teach Raising Capital for Columbia University’s graduate M.S. in Technology Management program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in IT, business management, finance, or another related discipline
At least 15 years of industry experience focused on driving digital transformation and innovation processes in large corporations
Strong academic foundation in a relevant discipline
Demonstrated proficiency in subject matter relevant to the course
Professional experience and demonstrated success in an applied industry setting
10+ years of relevant professional experience
2+ years of teaching experience, ideally at the graduate level
CV inclusive of university teaching experience
Cover letter describing interest in the course and relevant teaching experience
Online instructors must reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, or Washington
Adjunct Lecturers new to SPS must complete Canvas training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work opportunity
Opportunity to educate and mentor students
Opportunity to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty
Just-in-time instructional design assistance for targeted needs