Lecturer, Philosophy of Technology (On-Campus - Fall 2025)

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 eighteen 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

The School of Professional Studies M.S. in Technology Management program is seeking industry professionals to teach the fall 2025 course Philosophy of Technology. These individuals will serve as part-time Lecturers.

This course examines the philosophical aspects of technology and its impact on human life, society, and culture. Students will explore key topics like technological determinism, ethics, and how technology shapes human identity, power, and social structures. The course also looks at emerging technologies such as AI, LLMs, automation, and nanotechnology, and their influence on the future. Special attention will be given to issues of equity and bias, examining how technology can both challenge and reinforce social inequalities. Through readings and discussions, students will critically reflect on the ethical and philosophical challenges technology presents.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion
• Evaluate student work and grade assignments
• Monitor student concerns and inquiries and be the first point of contact for student questions
• Hold weekly office hours
• Part‐time Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training (online learning management system)

The Lecturer role is outlined in more detail here. 

Class Days and Times
The fall class schedule has yet to be determined. 

Qualifications

Columbia University SPS operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, which enables students to learn from faculty that have outstanding academic training as well as a record of accomplishment as practitioners in an applied industry setting.

Requirements

• A graduate degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of professional experience
• University teaching experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Technology Studies, or a related field with a focus on the philosophy of technology or ethics.
• Experience working with technology, such as consulting, working in industry, or participating in technology policy-making.
• Thought leadership as reflected by blogging/writing and public speaking
• Fluency with contemporary ethical debates related to technology

Additional Information

Salary: $15,450 per semester-length course teaching. 

Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience. Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.

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

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.