Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science

Adjunct Instructor – Computer Science

PT FACULTY ADJUNCT EXEMPT – 610202 Adjunct Frankfort, KY, US

TITLE: Adjunct Instructor in Computer Science

DEPARTMENT: School of Mathematics and Computer Science

REPORTS TO: Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science

CLASSIFICATION: Staff – Temporary

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

LOCATION: On‑Site – Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part‑Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

The School of Mathematics and Computer Science at Kentucky State University (KSU) invites applications for an Adjunct (non‑tenure‑track) position in Computer Science at an Instructor or Assistant Professor level. This position will teach Computer Science courses in a 16‑week framework. In‑person instruction is desired, but an online teaching format may be acceptable. The teaching load will consist of one to two undergraduate Computer Science major course(s).

Candidates will prepare course materials, deliver instruction, and engage a range of diverse undergraduate students in learning foundational knowledge and skills essential for Computer Science and related curricula.

• Assist, guide, coach, and facilitate undergraduate students in constructing knowledge through gathering, synthesizing information, and integrating it with the general skills of inquiry, communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving. Develop a class culture that is cooperative, collaborative, and actively supportive of students involved with course materials and keeping up with formative and summative evaluations.
• Deliver course content in a student‑receptive manner, ensuring students acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to achieve learning outcomes as outlined in the syllabus. Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course expectations.
• Create and post a course syllabus and a class schedule for each semester. Develop course curriculum and provide handouts, lectures, labs, presentations, and other materials to deliver information understandably and engagingly, ensuring students are engaged to achieve learning outcomes.
• Create and post course rubrics to assess each student’s performance relative to learning objectives and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist students in mastering course material by being available through office hours and at other times to answer questions and provide one‑on‑one or small‑group sessions.
• Attend all scheduled class meetings as well as other responsibilities such as office hours and required meetings.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records following FERPA regulations, submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
• Teach undergraduate courses in cybersecurity, object‑oriented languages, networking, game development, web development, database, information systems, discrete mathematics, in various formats including online and in‑person.

• Philosophical alignment with the mission, vision, and core values of Kentucky State University.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in the university setting.
• Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to create, articulate, and assess student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in creating course materials (syllabus, handouts, presentations, etc.) that enhance student interest and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage effective grading rubrics for consistent and uniform grading results.
• Understanding of the use of Blackboard.

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  At least a Master’s in Computer Science or a closely related field, or a minimum of 18 graduate‑level hours in Computer Science.

• This position requires working in an office and/or classroom setting.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.