Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science (Mcis) (Spring 2024)

Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science, MCIS

About JSU

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.

Academically JSU offers bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs. There are 96 undergraduate programs, 8 undergraduate microcredential and certificate programs, 64 master's programs, five doctoral programs, seven educational specialist programs, and 11 graduate certificate programs/microcredentials. More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features seven schools on its 459-acre campus - Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Education; Health Professions and Wellness; Human Services and Social Sciences; Science and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU's commitment to excellence.

All Adjunct Faculty must meet JSU's minimum requirement for course work at the graduate level, i.e., having completed at least 18 graduate semester hours of course work in the discipline to be taught and holding at least a master's degree or holding the minimum of a master's degree with a major in the teaching discipline. Adjunct faculty members receive no fringe benefits other than those required by Federal or State Law, e.g. FICA, and do not accrue time toward and are not eligible for tenure or promotion or retirement credit.

Department Information

Located in 119 Ayers Hall and part of the College of Science and Mathematics, the Department of Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences (MCIS) offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Mathematics.

In addition, MCIS offers Master's of Science degrees in Mathematics, and Computer Systems and Software Design.

Job Summary

Adjunct instructors are needed to teach developmental courses to assist students who are not prepared to begin study in Computer Science. Experience teaching in a traditional classroom is desired. The Department of Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences (MCIS) at Jacksonville State University (JSU) is seeking applicants to provide in-person instruction

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field and at least 18 hours credit in graduate Computer Science courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the secondary or college level

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)

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