Online Software Development Adjunct Faculty

ECPI University; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier technical university is seeking instructors for their Software Development program. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Computer Science and relevant industry experience. This position involves teaching online, providing hands-on instruction, and supporting adult learners in a 5-week accelerated environment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are offered. Availability for evenings and weekends is required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan

Health Advocate

Some industry certifications

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

IPad/Computer Purchase Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science required.
• 3-5 years industry experience required within the last 5 years.
• Reliable high-speed internet required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in undergraduate level Software Development program.
• Hold one live session and one office hour per week via Zoom.
• Troubleshoot software or technical concerns for students.

Skills

Programming experience in C, C++, Coral, Python, Java, Assembly, Javascript, CSS, HTML and/or SQL

Understanding of and experience with relational database environments

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windows-based computer

Job description

Overview

We are looking for instructors to teach in our undergraduate level Software Development program. No prior teaching experience is needed; we provide training, mentoring, and ongoing faculty support.

Our terms are five weeks long and offer faculty the perfect environment in which to share their specific industry experiences to help students achieve learning outcomes. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends to support our busy adult learners.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

Masters degree in Computer Science with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution.

Experience:

3-5 years industry experience required within the last 5 years.

Required Skills:

• Programming experience in C, C++, Coral, Python, Java, Assembly, Javascript, CSS, HTML and/or SQL. Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
• Understanding of and experience with relational database environments.
• Required to teach one live session each week and hold one live office hour per week via Zoom.
• Comfortable being first point of contact to troubleshoot software or technical concerns for students. Ability to quickly build connections with students using strong interpersonal skills (including approachability and empathy).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment
• The highest levels of integrity at all times.

Online Faculty Technical Requirements

Reliable high-speed internet required.

Responsible for supplying your own Windows-based computer and webcam that pass the ECPI University minimum requirements test.

Benefits of Employment

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your industry experience, provide practical hands-on instruction, and make a real difference in our students’ lives, ECPI University may be for you.

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits on the first of the month after thirty (30) days of employment, some of which are highlighted below:

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement plan
• Health Advocate
• Some industry certifications
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (i.e. Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
• IPad/Computer Purchase Program
• Employee Referral Program

ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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