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Adjunct Lecturer - Computer Science
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Department: Mathematical and Computational Sciences

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief overview of duties: Benedictine University is seeking qualified adjunct instructors in our Computer Science program for the 2025-2026 academic year for our Lisle, IL campus (in-person) and online. Courses include introductory programming courses, industry-focused application courses such as Operating Systems, Intro to Networks, and Technical Communications, and courses in Data Analytics and Machine Learning.

Candidates who can only teach online are requested to indicate this in their application

Classification: Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Education: A Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a closely-related field is required. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely-related field is preferred.

1. Instruct assigned computer science courses, including design and delivery of lecture materials, homework assignments, and in-class work
2. Responding to e-mails from students and meeting with students who are requesting help with course work
3. Evaluating student work in a timely fashion
4. Regular communication with the Department Chair and/or Program Director

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Use of computer screen, phone and customer service. May require bending, or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training: As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans : Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support : Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) : Confidential support for personal or work‑related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.