Adjunct Faculty in Computer Science

Adjunct Faculty in Computer Science

The Computer Science Department is seeking to hire an adjunct instructor to teach one evening in-person section of Problem Solving with Programming, CSIS-201, for the Fall 2026 Semester. The CSIS-201 course is a lab-based course providing extra practice and intensive support to students who are taking Data Structures, CSIS-210, simultaneously. The class meets once weekly for 2 hours (2 contact hours for the instructor).

The instructor will be expected to work closely with the Data Structures instructor to provide timely practice and support, to identify existing materials and to develop new materials, and to be available outside of the class meeting time for office hours. Students earn 1 credit and are graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in Computer Science or a closely related field, or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Ability to teach courses in person on the Siena University campus in Loudonville, NY.

Additional Information:

• Pay Rate: $1333.34 per contact hour*
• The hiring pay rate above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.
• Review of the applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Sarah Berke, Siena University, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, , sberke.

Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a letter of application, a current CV, and contact information for three references. Teaching material, such as syllabi and course evaluations, may also be submitted. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the slot is filled. Questions may be directed to Jim Teresco, Computer Science department chair, at jteresco. A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.