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.
Raising Capital provides a fundamental understanding of the capital raising process for early-stage founders and technology leaders who are seeking seed and growth capital for their innovative solutions. The course will begin with a survey of the state of the current fund-raising market and the types of capital available in the market along with their relevant terms. The course will then dive deeper into the various aspects of the fund-raising process including 1) fund-raising strategy development, 2) engagement tactics with the fund-raising community, and 3) understanding term sheets and financing agreements. Students will also develop their pitch materials as they progress through the course and be expected to present or submit their pitch materials along the way.Course Development ResponsibilitiesDevelop course objectives that align with program-wide learning outcomesCreate activity maps tying course activities to objectives, ensuring industry relevanceDraft a detailed syllabus (course description, schedule, grading rubric, and assessments) for review and approval by the Program Curriculum Committee and the Committee on Instruction (COI)Collaborate with Instructional Design to develop course materials through a consultative process. This includes partnering on course development (aligning objectives, materials, and assessments), creating dynamic instructional media (videos, infographics, and interactive resources), maintaining established courses with updates and troubleshooting, and receiving just-in-time assistance for targeted needsInstruction ResponsibilitiesLead class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussionsEvaluate student work and assignmentsMonitor student concerns and inquiries and serve as the first point of contact for student questionsHold weekly office hoursPrepare, maintain, and enhance the course in Canvas, Columbia University’s learning management systemAdjunct Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas trainingAttend program faculty meetingsServing as an Adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty.
