Adjunct Associate Faculty, Cloud Computing (On-Campus, Spring '26) Job at Columbia University, New York, NY

b0JhbDUzU1hUdCtJWnF6YmsrcWYwcXRYa1E9PQ==
  • Columbia University
  • New York, NY

Job 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 to pursue greater human understanding, pioneering 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 seventeen 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 seeks experienced industry professionals to serve as part-time  Associate for a graduate-level course in  Cloud Computing . An Associate is a faculty line junior to a Lecturer who provides subject matter expertise and supports the instructional process for a course section. Serving as an Associate is an outstanding way to gain exposure to graduate-level teaching at Columbia University.

This course introduces analytics students to applied cloud computing concepts and practices ranging from infrastructure and administration to services and applications. The course is primarily focused on the development of practical skills in utilizing cloud services to build distributed and scalable analytics applications.

Responsibilities

  • Attend all class sessions, assist with instruction, lead breakout sessions, facilitate discussions.

  • Evaluate, grade student work and assessments as requested by the course Lecturer.

  • Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.

Qualifications



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

Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

  • Solid knowledge and academic foundation in distributed computing, UNIX operating system fundamentals and shell programming

  • Experience with the Linux operating system, cloud virtualization and storage systems

  • 3+ years of professional experience with at least one of the commercial cloud services (Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or IBM Cloud)

  • Knowledge of Python programming language

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • University teaching experience

  • Experience with setting up and configuring Google Cloud Platform services

  • Knowledge of distributed computing and orchestration frameworks, such as Apache Spark and Kubernetes

Additional Information



Please submit a resume inclusive of university teaching experience.

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

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

 

Job Tags

Part time, Summer work,

Similar Jobs

Local Hotel

Front Desk Agent Job at Local Hotel

 ...POSITION SUMMARY: Hotel Front Desk Agent's responsibilities include registering guests, managing reservations...  ...Flexible schedule SCHEDULE: ~8 hour shift ~ Day shift ~ Holidays ~ Monday to Friday ~ Night shift ~ On call ~ Weekends as needed... 

Door County Adventure Center

Adventure Tour Guide Job at Door County Adventure Center

TOUR GUIDE (Adventure park, Kayak, Zip Line & Segway) Job description We're searching for emerging outdoor professionals who are interested in cross training or specializing in high ropes, kayak, zip line & segway guiding! Tour Guides will lead adventures on our adventure...

1840 & Company

Remote Order Picker (m/f/x) Full-/Part-time Job at 1840 & Company

 ...English language skills Willingness to work in shifts For non-EU citizens: valid work permit + valid passport Warehouse experience desirable, but not a requirement Reliability and punctuality, motivation to work in a team Your Perspectives: ~ Hourly... 

Luxottica

Pearle Vision - Optician Job at Luxottica

Date: Nov 21, 2025 Location: Frankfort, IL, US, 60423 Requisition ID: 909582 Store # : 001414 Pearle Vision Position: Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing ...

Mellotone Beer Project

Bartender Job at Mellotone Beer Project

 ...recommendations~Operate Toast POS systems efficiently for order processing and cash handling~Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including proper food handling and safety practices~Manage inventory levels of bar supplies, including liquor, mixers,...