Adjunct Instructor – Coding Dojo – Java

Perdoceo Education; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Adjunct Faculty members to provide quality instruction and meaningful engagement with students. This role involves preparing instructional materials, delivering engaging courses, and assessing student performance to foster academic success. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, with a strong background in Java programming and teaching experience. Join a forward-thinking institution that values innovation and supports professional development, offering competitive compensation and a range of benefits to enhance your teaching journey.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 3+ years of Java programming experience and teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging instructional materials for students.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback to support growth.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Java Programming

Object-Oriented Programming

Proficiency with Office Applications

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Doctorate in Computer Science (Preferred)

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Git

SQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Position Description
Consistent with and supportive of CTU’s mission (to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals), Adjunct Faculty members provide quality and innovative instruction and meaningful engagement with our students to successfully achieve the relevant course, program, and degree level outcomes and support their academic success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant, insightful, and engaging instructional materials and utilize existing course materials that support learning by CTU’s student population.
• Provide instruction in assigned courses (including applicable laboratory or work that is integral to the courses) that aligns with CTU’s curricula and outcomes, instructional modalities, course technologies, and faculty expectations.
• Engage and communicate with students to encourage their course participation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism.
• Relate professional/industry experience to CTU’s Professional Learning Model by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, introduction of professional/industry perspectives into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Maintain accessibility for and provide timely responsiveness to students, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff by telephone, CTU e-mail, and other appropriate means of communication.
• Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions/support.
• Assess student performance on course assignments and provide assignment feedback to support continued student growth and development.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student course activities.
• Work with appropriate CTU teams (e.g., advising, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff) and leverage appropriate information to identify and support students who may be exceptional or challenged in their coursework and/or educational endeavors.
• Refer students to appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular resources (e.g., advising, tutoring, library, learning centers, and career services).
• Participate in and contribute to CTU’s academic governance through attendance at appropriate University/college/program meetings and participation in the academic assessment and institutional effectiveness process (including completion of appropriate surveys and participation in continuous improvement initiatives).
• Successfully complete required new faculty certification training, course-specific technology/pedagogical training, annual ethics and information technology policy training, and annual faculty development requirements.
• Provide periodic required documentation of ongoing and updated licensures, certifications, immunizations (as appropriate to the specific college/program), scholarship, and academic/professional experience (e.g., CVs/resumes).
• Work closely with Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty (as appropriate).
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in CTU’s Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in meeting deadlines and urgency in responding to questions/requests.
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in working effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications (i.e., word processing, presentations, e-mail, calendaring, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal computers, and smart phones/tablets).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or international equivalent).
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Java programming.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level in computer science or software engineering.
• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring) and experience with object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement software applications using Java.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or international equivalent).
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java-based software development, including advanced concepts and frameworks.
• Strong familiarity with software development best practices, version control (e.g., Git), and Agile methodologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer, Java-related certifications).
• Experience with teaching Java programming in a classroom or online environment.
• Knowledge of related technologies, such as databases (SQL), web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and cloud computing.

What we offer*

CTU generally compensates its Adjunct Faculty on a per quarter credit hour rate that takes into consideration a variety of factors, including campus (online and campus), degree level (undergraduate and graduate), and faculty rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor); the base rate for an Adjunct Faculty can range between $354 and $545 per credit hour.

• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company paid tuition assistance – subject to approval
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance
• Additional ancillary programs may be available

* Some benefits may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to eligibility.