This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.
Department Summary
The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is currently accepting applications for adjunct instructors for online and in-person courses. The Ritchie School and the Department of Computer Science is building an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff with a strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We especially encourage application from minoritized populations in computer science, and in particular all women and women-identifying people, whose shared lived experiences may increase their ability to mentor students.
For more information about our department and programs, please visit:
https://ritchieschool.du.edu/academics-education/departments/computer-science
Position Summary
Adjunct faculty in the Data Science graduate program are subject matter experts in their field and integrate professionally relevant, diverse examples into their teaching and discussions. They meet the following expectations:
- Prepare and facilitate course lectures and inclusive learning online or in-person.
- Maintain weekly office hours and consistent presence in assigned course(s).
- Model and promote critical thinking as well as skill development.
- Provide specific, relevant, timely feedback and grading.
- Model and uphold academic standards and practices.
Required Qualifications
- MS. Degree in Computer Science or related field and/or professional relevant experience.
- Content knowledge of assigned courses
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching a the University level to undergraduate or graduate students
- Experience mentoring students
- Experience working with the required programming languages for relevant courses
- Experience supporting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in education and/or other professional setting
Work Schedule
Work schedule will depend on the courses taught.
While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).
Application Deadline
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
The course rate for this position is $5,949 per course on a 10-week term.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status
Benefits
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
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All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.