[Hiring] Adjunct Lecturer and Course Developer @Columbia University

Role Description

Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks candidates for the role of Adjunct Lecturer to develop and teach Raising Capital , a graduate-level course in the M.S. in Technology Management program.

The course development process is online (remote) and requires 2 semesters, beginning at the start of the Fall 2026 semester and concluding at the end of the Spring 2027 semester. The course will first potentially be taught in either the Summer 2027 semester or the Fall 2027 semester. The course will be developed for both Online (remote) and On-Campus instruction.

The Raising Capital course equips graduate students with a practical understanding of fundraising for early-stage startups and scale-ups, including strategies for partnering with venture capitalists and other key investors. The course will cover:

• A survey of the current fundraising market and types of capital available
• Fundraising strategy development
• Engagement tactics with the fundraising community
• Understanding term sheets and financing agreements
• Development of pitch materials

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic training and a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied industry setting.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in raising capital for start-ups and/or working in a senior position in a venture capital firm.
• Graduate degree in IT (e.g., computer science, software engineering, AI), business management, finance, or other related disciplines.
• At least 15 years of industry experience with a focus 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.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $5,000 - $6,000 for Course Development (split across 2 semesters)
• $13,000 - $16,000 for Instruction

Additional Information

• Columbia University’s Policy on Remote Work states that anyone teaching online classes must reside in specific states.
• Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
• All applicants must provide a CV inclusive of university teaching experience and a cover letter describing their interest in this course and relevant teaching experience.