Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science & Information System

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Texas is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Computer Science & Information System department. The role involves teaching up to two courses per semester, developing syllabi, assessing student performance, and mentoring students as needed. A Master’s degree with graduate credit hours in Computer Science is essential, along with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. University teaching experience is preferred, including experience with online or hybrid courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required to teach undergraduate courses or terminal degree for graduate courses.
• Strong communication skills needed.
• Experience in teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on various platforms and times.
• Develop and manage course syllabi.
• Assess student grades based on performance.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Computer Science

Terminal degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Title Adjunct Faculty – Computer Science & Information System

Agency East Texas A&M University

Department Computer Science & Info System

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Commerce, Texas

Job Type Faculty

Summary

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist or mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Computer Science or closely related field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in Computer Science or closely related field of study is required to teach graduate courses.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Computer Science virtual laboratories.

Supervision of Others

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.