Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science

TITLE: Adjunct Instructor in Computer Science

DEPARTMENT: School of Mathematics and Computer Science

REPORTS TO: Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science

CLASSIFICATION: Staff- Temporary

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

The School of Mathematics and Computer Science at Kentucky State University (KSU) invites applications for an Adjunct (non-tenure-track) position in Computer Science at an Instructor or Assistant Professor level. This position will teach Computer Science courses in a 16-week framework. In-person instruction is desired, but an on-line teaching format may be acceptable. The teaching load will consist of one to two undergraduate Computer Science major course(s).

Candidates will prepare course materials, deliver instructions, and engage a range of diverse undergraduate students in learning foundational knowledge and skills essential for Computer Science and related curriculums.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Our School of Mathematics and Computer Science takes a Learning-Centered approach to course curriculums:

• Responsible for assisting, guiding, coaching, and facilitating undergraduate students with constructing knowledge through gathering, synthesizing information, and integrating it with the general skills of inquiry, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Candidates will develop a class culture that is cooperative, collaborative, and actively supportive of students involved with the course materials, instructions, and keeping up with formative and summative evaluations.
• Responsible for delivering course content in a student receptive manner, the knowledge, skills, and experiences each student needs to successfully achieve student learning outcomes as outlined in the course syllabus. Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.
• Responsible for creating and posting a course syllabus, and a class schedule for each course taught during each semester. Create course curriculum, upload or provide course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations, and other course materials required to deliver course information understandably and interestingly to ensure students are engaged with course materials to achieve student learning outcomes.
• Responsible for creating and posting course rubrics to assess each student’s performance related to the course learning objectives and to identify areas for student improvement. 
• Responsible for assisting students in mastering course material by being available through “office
• hours” and at other times to answer questions and assist students better to understand the material in one-on-one or small group sessions.
• Responsible for attending all class scheduled meeting times as well as other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and attending required meetings.
• Responsible for assigning grades and maintaining course/student records following FERPA regulations and submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
• Duties include but are not limited to teaching undergraduate courses in: cybersecurity, object-oriented languages, networking, game development, web development, database, information systems, discrete mathematics; in various formats including online and in person modes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Philosophical alignment with the mission, vision, and core values of Kentucky State University.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the university setting.
• Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate student level.
• Demonstrated ability to create, articulate, and assess student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in creating course materials (syllabus, handouts, presentations, etc.), which enhance student interest and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage effective grading rubrics for consistent and uniform grading results.
• An understanding of the uses of Blackboard.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Required: At least a Master’s in Computer Science or a closely related field or at a minimum of 18 graduate level hours in Computer Science.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• This position requires working in an office and/or classroom setting

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.