Adjunct Lecturer, The Authentic Leader (Fall '25)

The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University seeks a part-time lecturer to teach a graduate-level leadership course called The Authentic Leader, in the school’s Master of Science degree program in Strategic Communication .

This course focuses on leadership as a dynamic, relational process that unfolds through communication between organizational actors. It explores three key dimensions of leadership:authenticity, empathy, and social influence. Through interdisciplinary study, self-assessment, and teamwork, students gain important perspective on leadership styles and begin to adopt critical leadership attitudes, developing their own authentic voices. In this highly applied class, students master the competencies required for varying contexts of leadership communication by actually leading many class activities, including formal team discussions. They become increasingly “self authoring” contributors to their organizations and causes, no matter their current status or title. In this course, students gain the self-confidence to confront challenges, take risks, and learn from mistakes.

The course will be taught on our Morningside Heights campus during the fall '25 semester: from September 2nd (first day of classes) to December 19th (last day for final exams).

Responsibilities

• Based on an approved syllabus, lead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion

• Evaluate and grade student assignments

• Monitor and address student questions and concerns

• Hold office hours

• Attend program faculty meetings and coordinate with other faculty teaching the course

• Participate in relevant training as recommended by the Deputy Program Director

Qualifications

• Graduate degree, with a preference for a Ph.D. in communication, management, or related field

• Familiarity with a variety of leadership perspectives and pedagogies

• 10+ years of professional experience in strategic communication

• Availability for daytime in-person classes

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 2+ years of graduate teaching experience

Additional Information

All applicants must provide the following:

• CV and cover letter describing why you want to teach this course and your potential contribution to the program

• Contact information for three professional colleagues to serve as references

• Candidates who advance to the second round will be asked to deliver a 20-minute teaching demo and provide prior teaching evaluations for three semester-length courses, if available

•All applications must be made via this link:

All interested should apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.