Adjunct Faculty - AI and Cloud Computing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an experienced instructor to teach AI and cloud computing courses at the college level. You will align content with the curriculum, develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments that reflect current industry practice.

The role emphasizes an inclusive learning environment, use of online or hybrid delivery, and timely record-keeping of student progress and grades. Prior teaching or training in higher education is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year full-time professional experience in AI, cloud computing, software engineering, data science, or related field.
• Significant experience applying AI or cloud technologies in real-world environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content that aligns with the college’s curriculum standards and student learning outcomes.
• Develop course syllabi, assignments, and assessments reflecting current industry practices.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment for diverse learning styles.
• Use technology to enhance delivery, including online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and grades; meet mid-term and final deadlines.
• Teach topics such as AI concepts, cloud computing platforms, machine learning fundamentals, and AI applications.
• Experience with industry tools and platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Python, or similar technologies.

Skills

AI

Cloud computing

Software engineering

Data science

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Python

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of one year of full-time, non-teaching professionalexperience (2,000 hrs) in artificial intelligence, cloud computing,software engineering, data science, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience applying AI or cloudtechnologies in real-world environments.

Preferred Experience

• Prior teaching or training experience in higher education,corporate training, or workforce development.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or aclosely related field.

Preferred Education Requirements

• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SolutionsArchitect, Microsoft Azure certifications, Google Cloudcertifications, or similar).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Courses to be taught

• AIC 110 - Introduction to ArtificialIntelligence
• Other courses in AI and Cloud Computing as needed

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Description :

• Deliver course content that aligns with the college’s curriculumstandards and student learning outcomes.
• Develop course syllabi, assignments, and assessments that reflectcurrent industry practices and ensure course outcomes aremet.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment thataccommodates diverse learning styles and promotes studentsuccess.
• Use technology and other resources to enhance course delivery andstudent engagement, including online, hybrid, or face-to-facemodalities.
• Maintain accurate records of student’s progress and grades.
• Must adhere to mid-term verification and final grade postingdeadlines.
• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures, including thoserelated to academic integrity and accessibility.
• Ability to teach topics such as artificial intelligence concepts,cloud computing platforms, machine learning fundamentals, and AIapplications.
• Experience with industry tools and platforms such as AWS, MicrosoftAzure, Google Cloud, Python, or similar technologies.
• Commitment to continuous learning to stay current with emerging AIand cloud technologies.