Part-Time Online Faculty - Computer Science

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course as prescribed, making no changes to content or implementation guidelines.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise through constructive and substantive involvement with student discussions/learning activities and sharing of expertise and experience.
• Create an effective, engaged, and vibrant online learning community by maintaining a frequent and meaningful online/email presence in courses.
• Adhere to established minimum teaching and engagement expectations, and to all University and School of Graduate Studies policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Offer timely formative and summative feedback on student assignments.
• Set clear academic standards, provide constructive feedback throughout the course, and provoke critical thinking.
• Commit an average of 134-140 hours of work per 3-credit course assigned.
• Provide prompt, substantive, and timely responses to student needs and communications.
• Demonstrate skill in understanding cultural differences and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Qualifications

• An earned master's degree in computer science or related field required. Doctorate preferred.
• Demonstrated significant industry and/or experience in the field of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Cloud Computing, or Software Development.
• Teaching or training experience in Data Science, Artificial Inelegance, Networking and Cloud Computing, Software Development, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to Excelsior University's mission and CARES Credo.

Pay

A flat rate of $1000 per credit for a section of at least 10 undergraduate students or 8 graduate students. Courses that fall under these student headcounts are considered low enrolled courses. Low enrolled courses will be paid on a directed study rate ($250/student for undergraduate courses and $300/student for graduate courses) based on the number of students enrolled in the course section at the close of late registration.