Part-time Adjunct Instructor - Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A research university in West Virginia is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor in the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering department. Responsibilities include advising online graduate students and developing online courses, as well as teaching in-person classes. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field and significant industry experience is preferred. This position offers a chance to contribute to enriching student education and research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required for teaching positions.
• Industry experience of 10+ years considered.
• Active research and academic publications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise/mentor online graduate students.
• Teach and develop online asynchronous courses.
• Teach in-person undergraduate or graduate courses.

Skills

Advising online graduate students

Teaching online courses

Mentoring doctoral students

Research experience

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

Earned doctorate in Computer Science or related discipline

BS and MS degrees in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (LCSEE) at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for part‑time adjunct instructor positions to support its ongoing expansion and the strategic initiative of enriching its online and in‑person students’ education and research.

Desired Areas of Expertise

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

About WVU

West Virginia University is an R1 research institution and is designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in both Cyber Defense Research and Cyber Defense Education. The university is a member of the USCYBERCOM academic engagement network (AEN) and the AFRL Information Institute, and the founding site of the multi‑university Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR). WVU offers a graduate emphasis in Computational Data Science and digital health, and its master’s in Software Engineering program is fully online and highly ranked in collaboration with Coursera.

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family‑friendly community located within reasonable driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Further details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov and https://www.wvu.edu.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Advise/mentor online graduate students.
• Teach and develop online asynchronous courses.
• Teach in‑person undergraduate or graduate students.

Additional Qualifications

• Candidates holding BS and MS degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university with significant (10+ years) industry experience will also be considered.
• Candidates with active research experience, academic publications, and an interest in advising/mentoring doctoral students are highly desirable.

Application Process

To apply, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. Submit a cover letter indicating your specialty area of interest, a curriculum vitae, a one‑page statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2025 and continue on a rolling basis. For further information, contact Dr. Anurag Srivastava, Chair of the Lane Department, by e‑mail [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.