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Adjunct, Computer Science Time Type: Part time Position Summary and Qualifications: Saint Joseph's University's Department of Computer Science has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty ...

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Adjunct, Computer Science Time Type: Part time Position Summary and Qualifications: Saint Joseph's University's Department of Computer Science has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty ...

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Adjunct, Computer Science

Sju

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position Title:

Adjunct, Computer Science

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Saint Joseph's University's Department of Computer Science has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. We are looking for the support of highly qualified, capable, and experienced adjunct instructors.
For further information about the Department, please visit our website at https://www.sju.edu/departments/compsci
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Saint Joseph's University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certifi cate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.
SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph's University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU's academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.

Saint Joseph's University's Department of Computer Science is looking for the support of highly qualified, capable, and experienced adjunct instructors. Presently, there is a specific need for faculty to teach Introductory Programming (Java and Python), Computer Architecture, Internet Application Development, and Algorithms.


Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 or 2 courses each semester on an "as needed" basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and evening.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide support and guidance to students

  • Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials

  • Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction

  • Teaching of a specified course

  • Preparation of materials

  • Grade reporting and assessment

  • In addition to meeting all scheduled class sessions, adjunct faculty are expected to offer one hour of office hours per week.

  • Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
Required

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field. Previous teaching/training experience.

Required Doicuments:

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae

  • List of References

Optional Documents: (1) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; (2) Teaching Evaluations

Physical and Other Requirements

  • May require standing for long periods of time

  • May require talking for long periods of time

  • May require carrying course materials

Modality:

  • Fully online OR in-person only

Pay Transparency:

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Joseph's University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University's Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University's response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

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