Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 7,500 - 7,900; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and/or online classes for the Department of Computer Science. Positions are created to maintain an available applicant pool and will be filled as needed, with start dates varying by course and semester.

An ideal applicant holds an advanced CS degree with substantial practical and teaching experience; teaching in foundational CS, algorithms, software engineering, OOD, interface design, AI, and introductory

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline required.
• Significant practical experience in CS and teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; other areas a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach day, evening and/or online CS courses as needed.
• Align teaching assignments with applicant background and availability.
• Contribute to related activities within WPI's Computer Science department.

Skills

Foundations of Computer Science

Algorithms

Software Engineering

Object-Oriented Design

Interface Design

Artificial Intelligence

Teaching experience

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Kotlin

Python

Java

C/C++

Job description

Job Description Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and/or online classes for the Department of Computer Science. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science

Location

Worcester

Department Name

Computer Science - JM

Division Name

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and/or online classes for the Department of Computer Science. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.

Job Description

There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses to be taught on campus, off campus in a corporate setting or online. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant. We have specific interest in areas such as Foundations of Computer Science, Algorithms, Software Engineering and Object-Oriented Design, Interface Design and Artificial Intelligence. In addition, we have ongoing interest in introductory computer science courses where our current introductory courses emphasize program design using languages such as Kotlin, Python, Java and C/C++ .

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area, as well as having successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Abilities to teach in other areas is also valued.

Compensation

$7,500 - $7,850 per course

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.