Adjunct Faculty Computer Science Lecturer

Usmd; Princess Anne (MD); On-site; USD 32,386 - 38,792; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement account options

Job summary

A regional university in Maryland is seeking an adjunct faculty member in Computer Science to teach undergraduate courses in various modalities. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or doctorate in a related field and possess excellent teaching and communication skills. Responsibilities include motivating students and performing related duties. This position offers professional growth opportunities and generous benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate in computer science or related field.
• Candidates must have effective communication skills.
• Preference for expertise in COBOL and business data processing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate courses in Computer Science.
• Motivate students to participate in the educational process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Excellence in teaching

Mentoring students

Education

Master's or doctorate in computer science

Professional experience in the field

Tools

COBOL

Job description

# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology (CSET) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is currently accepting resumes for adjuncts in the area of Computer Science. Resumes will be reviewed as needed for each semester. Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment. The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide; participation in state sponsored MetLife life insurance and/or USM sponsored MetLife life insurance plan; long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program. Responsibilities: •Teaching expectations include instructing undergraduate courses in Computer Science in a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line. •Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. •Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Master's or doctorate in computer science or a closely related field. •Note: Individuals with degrees outside of the United States may be subject to verification at the expense of the applicant. •Applicants must have excellence in teaching and a commitment to mentoring students. •Applicants must have effective communication skills including written communication and strong interpersonal skills. Physical Demands: •May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk. •May require lifting. •Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. •Requires operation of a variety of office equipment. Preferences: •A strong preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the COBOL language and it's business data processing environment.# **Minimum Qualifications**The title Lecturer will ordinarily be used to designate appointments of persons who are serving in a teaching capacity for a limited time or part-time. The normal requirement is a Master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction. Appointments to this rank are typically one to three years and are renewable.# **Additional Job Details****Required Application Materials:** Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship. **Best Consideration Date: N/A** **Posting Close Date: N/A** **Open Until Filled: Yes**# **Department**UMES-BNTC-Computer Science & Engineering Technology# **Worker Sub-Type**Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)# **Salary Range**$3,189 per course# **EEO Statement**UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.# **Diversity Statement**The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.# **Title IX Statement**It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.