Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science

Student-centric. Fast-paced. Collaborative. Innovative. These are all words used to describe the Bellevue University work experience (www.Bellevue.edu). We are an innovative institution providing career-relevant degrees through a variety of in-class and online learning formats to a diverse student population from high school graduates and community college transfers, to working adults and corporate learning partners and a growing international student population.

Bellevue University is seeking highly-engaged adjunct faculty who are skilled in delivering impactful teaching and learning experiences. Strong faculty engagement is extremely important to students’ academic performance, their engagement in the workplace, and their long-term well-being. Individuals who are committed to strong faculty engagement and have a passion for delivering innovative teaching and learning experiences are encouraged to apply.

Bellevue University offers quality liberal arts and career-oriented programs at undergraduate and graduate levels to a diverse student body through in-class and online venues. We emphasize teaching excellence, cyber-active learning, and interactive education. We are currently accepting resumes/vitas for Adjunct Instructors to teach undergraduate Computer Science courses.

Primary Area of Interest: The ideal candidate will have industry experience applying algorithms and data structures in a software development, business operations, or technical research environment; however, a commensurate level of experience teaching algorithm theory and application may be substituted for industry experience.

Degree: Master's

Degree Area: Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related technical degree 

Location: Online.

Primary Functions/Essential Skills: 

• Must have a comprehensive understanding of sorting and searching algorithms as well as data structures such as linked lists, binary trees, arrays, vectors, and chained/bucket hash tables.
• Must have firsthand experience writing software using C/C++, Python, Java, or an equivalent 3rd generation programming language.
• Previous undergraduate on-campus or online teaching experience (e.g., adjunct instructor, teaching assistant, etc.) is required.
• Experience teaching or applying data science, machine learning, and natural language processing algorithms is a plus: as is knowledge of machine learning Python/C++ libraries such as Scikit Learn or Google Tensor Flow.
• Prior experience interacting with students using Blackboard or a similar Learning Management System is a plus.

Pay & Benefits: Adjunct Faculty are paid a fixed rate salary based on course assignment.  The compensation for course assignment ranges from $2,000 - $2,625 per course assignment based upon degree level and course modality. 

NOTE:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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