Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science - Bristol, United States - Roger Williams University

Description

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.

Job Description:

Roger Williams University's School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management (SECCM) is seeking adjunct faculty to teach introductory computer science lectures and laboratories. The responsibilities include lecture and/or lab instruction including COMSC110 Introduction to Computer Science and Lab, COMSC 111 Data Structures and Lab, and COMSC 210 Principles of Computer Organization and Lab., aiding students in the construction and testing of basic programs and the assessment of student work. The primary language for the lectures and/or laboratory in COMSC110 and COMSC111 is Java. Assembly languages are used in COMSC210.

The SECCM is also seeking adjunct faculty to teach various undergraduate computer science lectures and laboratories in topics such as Algorithms, Compilers, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Theory, or Special Topics as they arise. The selected person is responsible for delivering lectures and/or lab, developing assessment items (homework, quizzes, exams, etc) and assessing student work. The instructor has flexibility in programming language selection for these courses.

The selected applicant is also responsible for providing an end-of-course assessment using a specified format.

Requirements:

The qualified applicant will hold at least a Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. A Ph.D. is preferred. The applicant for the introductory courses should possess experience with programming, debugging, as well as patience as many in the course may have never programmed prior to the class. The applicant for other courses should possess experience relevant to the course topics. Previous teaching experience is a plus. Availability to teach a lecture or laboratory within the hours of 8:00a.m.- 5:00 p.m. is preferred but not a requirement of this position.

Additional Information:

As an institution committed to strengthening society through engaged teaching and learning as well as building the university that the world needs now, Roger Williams University values inclusion, seeks to reflect the diversity of the region and create access to higher education and career success.

The University seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, and teaching or research, can contribute to our diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law.

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Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.