Part-Time Faculty, Computer Science & Software Engineering

Part-Time Faculty, Computer Science & Software Engineering

Northern Arizona University

Posted Jan 14
• Part-time
• Arizona

Negotiable

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This position is a part-time faculty appointment in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS) at Northern Arizona University. The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding.

• This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or remote work.
• On-site work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Hybrid work allows work at both an NAU site and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
• Remote work allows work at a location other than an NAU site with or without accommodation. The incumbent may occasionally work in a shared site but primarily will work elsewhere.

The School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS) is known for its student-centered approach and emphasis on hands-on learning and research. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees with approximately 60 faculty, about 1,200 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students. The department emphasizes close faculty-student interaction, mentoring, and collaborative research, partnering with local and national organizations to apply engineering solutions to real-world problems, especially those relevant to Arizona and the Southwest.

Northern Arizona University seeks applicants for a part-time faculty member in SICCS. The position involves teaching and service in computer science and computer systems engineering, with an emphasis on programming and software engineering.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed. The pool is intended to provide opportunities to industry partners and community professionals to serve as NAU instructors of record as their skills and experience align with the needs of the college and its students. The number of positions will vary by semester and may arise on short notice.

The pool will remain in place for one academic year (August–May). If not interviewed/selected for a position within the current academic year, a new application will be required. If you are no longer interested, please withdraw your application.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and software engineering.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a closely related discipline, with 3 to 4 years of industry experience in the field.
• A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience with modern pedagogical practices and tools.
• Industry experience in software or systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Course development; ability to teach in computer science.

Anticipated compensation is $2,000 per credit unit. Compensation is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for a criminal background investigation, employment history verification, and degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. As an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the right to work in the United States. This position has been identified as safety/security sensitive.

Therefore, NAU requires satisfactory results for a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases), and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the program.

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