Adjunct Associate Faculty, Strategic… at Columbia… · New York

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 twenty 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

SPS is seeking experienced communication professionals to serve as part-time Course Associates for graduate-level courses in the school's Master of Science in Strategic Communication program.

The Course Associate position is junior to that of a Lecturer and involves providing subject-matter expertise and supporting the instructional process for a course section. Being a Course Associate is an outstanding way to gain exposure to graduate-level teaching at Columbia University.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in communication, marketing, or a related field

• Solid knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of strategic communication

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and reside within New York or a contiguous state (New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts or Vermont)

• Alumni of the SCOM program must have completed the program at least one year before applying

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in strategic communication

• Graduate-level teaching experience preferred

• Familiarity with the Canvas Learning Management System

Additional Information

Compensation: $3,427.33 per assigned course.

Applications are reviewed as needed on a rolling basis. All applicants must provide:

• A CV and cover letter describing the value you would bring to the program and identifying the courses you are interested in supporting
• Prior teaching evaluations, if available
• Contact information for two faculty members (preferred) or professional colleagues who can serve as references

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran