Adjunct Faculty Pool - Computer Information Technology/Computer Information Systems

At Cleveland State Community College we aim to build strong minds, careers, and communities through exceptional teaching, learning, workforce development, and service. We are seeking adjunct faculty members in Computer Information Technology/Computer Information Systems who share these values and can contribute to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned, following course descriptions, syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Begin and end all classes on schedule, covering all relevant learning outcomes.
• Maintain academic standards and classroom behavior to create a conducive learning environment.
• Communicate with students weekly and respond to email inquiries promptly.
• Evaluate students using various methods and provide timely feedback on assessments.
• Use Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and respond to student questions through that channel.
• Meet deadlines for administrative requests, including personnel paperwork, contract acknowledgments, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or an Associate degree in a qualifying field with documented professional certification, employment, or teaching excellence.
• For limited non‑transfer courses, a Bachelor’s degree plus two or more of the following may be considered:
  • Professional certification (national, regional, or state)
  • Professional employment in a related field
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence
  • Research and publication record
  • Additional coursework equivalent to 18 graduate semester hours or comparable subject‑matter training (CEUs, military, vendor training, etc.)

Pay

• Bachelor’s degree: $625 per credit hour
• Master’s degree: $650 per credit hour
• Master’s plus 30 semester hours (ABD): $675 per credit hour
• Doctorate: $700 per credit hour

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings arise. Future teaching assignments are term‑by‑term (fall, spring, summer). The posting closes annually on October 31; to remain in the system, re‑apply each year. Application packets should include a cover letter, transcript (unofficial acceptable for review; official required upon hire), resume/CV, and three references. Applicants may be subject to a background check.