Lecturer, Computer Information Systems

About the role

The Department of Computer Information Systems at Bentley University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer position to begin July 1, 2026. We seek an experienced application developer and educator to teach across our software development curriculum, from object-oriented programming through advanced and mobile application development. This position addresses a strategic need to strengthen the department’s application development expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach CS 213 Web Development and Programming immediately upon joining the department.
• Update course content to reflect current industry practices, including the integration of AI tools in software development workflows.
• Design hands-on projects that simulate real-world development scenarios.
• Mentor students on technical career paths and portfolio development.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum evolution.
• Contribute to departmental curriculum development and assessment.
• Support the CIS Sandbox with technology demonstrations or project mentorship.
• Maintain connections with industry for guest speakers and project opportunities.
• Participate in university service activities.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in computer science, CIS, Software Engineering, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional software development experience, including expertise in object-oriented programming (Java preferred).
• Technical proficiency in Web Development, Mobile Development, Cloud & Modern Practices, and AI-Assisted Development.
• Experience in college-level teaching, technical training, or mentoring junior developers.
• Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts to business-oriented students.

Qualifications

• Current professional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps, or cybersecurity, or a demonstrated track record of staying current with evolving technology stacks.
• Experience with modern development practices including version control (Git), continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, containerization, and full-stack or cloud-native application development.
• Experience integrating AI tools into software development pedagogy or professional practice, such as AI coding assistants, LLM APIs, or AI-augmented development workflows.
• Experience bridging business processes and technology solutions.

Skills

• Effective communication skills in college-level teaching and technical training.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to business-oriented students.
• Experience with modern development practices including version control (Git), continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, containerization, and full-stack or cloud-native application development.
• Experience integrating AI tools into software development pedagogy or professional practice.

Benefits

Bentley University offers a total rewards package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility, and a positive, engaging employee experience.

Pay

The salary grade range for this role is $100,804 - $123,204 per year. Final pay will depend on your experience, education, and other relevant qualifications.

Schedule

The teaching load for lecturer positions is 8 courses per year.