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Computer Science, Adjunct Faculty

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford, CT · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyPart-time

About the role

The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the campus is 90 acres in size and features a beautiful Olmsted-designed campus, close to Boston and New York City.

Responsibilities

  • Teach 3 credits designated as contact time with the students.
  • Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
  • Grade all student assignments in a timely manner.
  • Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in-person or virtually, to provide support to students.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject.
  • Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
  • Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
  • Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required timeframes, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
  • Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills.
  • Programming experience in Python and Scratch.
  • Knowledge of basic computer architecture.
  • HTML/CSS experience.
  • AI prompt engineering.
  • Commitment to the University of Saint Joseph mission.
  • Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only and are dependent on student enrollment and department needs. Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties. Compensation ranges from $3000 to $3700 per course, based on experience and qualifications.

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