Adjunct Faculty - COE - AI Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Online

Indiana Tech; Fort Wayne (IN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking qualified Subject Matter Experts to develop and teach online graduate courses in AI-related fields. Candidates should possess a PhD or Master’s degree with relevant industry experience and demonstrate strong communication skills. This fully remote position offers flexibility in scheduling, emphasizing support for a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or ABD) or Master's degree with several years of industry experience in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Two years full time or part time college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Online teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop one or more courses.
• Teach one or more courses in accordance with course competencies.
• Conduct a one hour live lecture each week.

Skills

Knowledge in areas of AI

Strong written and oral communication

Experience with diverse student populations

Education

PhD degree or Master's degree with industry experience

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote - Position

Remote Type: Fully Remote

Position Type: Adjunct

Education Level: Master's

Job Category: Education

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu.

General Summary

The Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences is seeking qualified Subject Matter Experts to develop and teach online courses at Indiana Tech. Qualified candidates would have knowledge in any areas of AI, such as Generative AI and Prompt Engineering, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Developing AI-Enabled Systems. These are graduate courses and are taught 100% online in an accelerated 6-week format.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop one or more courses
• Teach one or more courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Conduct a one hour live lecture each week of the course.
• Grade all course assignments within 72 hours of respective course deadlines.
• Report final grades for all students.
• If required, collect assessment data for the course.
• Provide a supportive and engaging learning environment for a diverse student population.
• Support efforts to increase access and success in higher education for underrepresented. students.
• Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology.
• Attend remote training and online faculty meetings, generally once a semester.

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or ABD) or Master’s degree with several years of industry experience in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Two years full time or part time College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Online teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong written and oral communication.
• Experience with a Learning Management System preferred.

Working Conditions

This position is fully remote. Scheduling of work supporting online students must be flexible to accommodate student learning. Timely response to students is expected.

Candidate must be able to provide own sufficient and secure internet connectivity, as well as a work environment in which confidentiality and productivity can be maintained. Candidates will not be provided with a computer and must own or have access to a Windows based computer.

A resume and cover letter is required in the application process.

**The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.