Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Computer Science. Courses will be offered in in-person, hybrid, and/or online modalities, with responsibilities to teach introductory CS and related subjects to undergraduate students.

The role supports building a pool of candidates for part-time adjunct opportunities, with preferences for those who have prior teaching experience in undergraduate CS courses and are able to work in varied formats as needed by the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills and teamwork.
• 2-3 years of experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate level Introduction to Computer Science and related courses in a face-to-face, online, or hybrid format.
• Teach courses as assigned by the Department Chair and maintain University policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor- Computer Science.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This announcement is to assist in the building a pool of candidates for upcoming adjunct (part-time) opportunities within the Computer Science Program in the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences. Currently, we are recruiting for adjunct faculty to teach courses in Introductory Computer Science and any additional courses as needed by the Program. Courses will be offered in in-person, hybrid, and/or online modalities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate level Introduction to Computer Science and related courses in a face-to-face, online, or hybrid format.
• Teach courses as assigned by the Department Chair and maintain University policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills and teamwork.
• 2-3 years of experience at the university level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in teaching Computer Science undergraduate level courses.

• Experience gained during graduate training will be credited at ½ time

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653