Job Description

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved to become a transformative global
force across various industries, with particular significance for strategic communication.
Columbia University’s Strategic Communication master’s program seeks a part-time lecturer to
teach a graduate-level course in AI and the Future of Strategic Communication. This course
provides a comprehensive exploration of AI’s foundations, its current landscape, and its
profound impact on media, journalism, public relations, and marketing communications. The
course also addresses critical issues surrounding AI such as ethics, policy, and risk management
associated with adoption, while offering practical insights into implementing common AI tools
and developing essential AI skills for communication professionals.

Responsibilities
• Based on a previously designed and 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 (three per term)
• Participate in relevant training as recommended by the Deputy Program Director

Qualifications

• Graduate degree, with a preference for Ph.D. in communication, marketing, or related field
• Familiarity with theory and research on artificial intelligence and innovative technologies more generally
• 7+ years of industry experience
• Available for in-person daytime classes

Preferred Skills/Experience
• Experience using AI for synthetic audience testing, crisis simulation, personalization at scale, and content production
• Experience incorporating AI into organizational workflows
• Experience with valuation/pricing of AI-assisted work performed on behalf of clients
• 2+ years of graduate teaching experience

Additional Information

Compensation
$11,145.82 (for the semester)

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
• Student evaluations of teaching for at least 3 previously taught semester-length courses, if available
• Candidates who advance to the second round will be asked to deliver a 20-minute teaching demo

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in the New York
metropolitan area (NY, CT, NJ, PA).

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 Employer/Disability/Veteran.**