Part Time Day & Evening Faculty - Computer Science (Open Pool)

Membership to the Fitchburg State University part time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified and competent experts, external to the Fitchburg State University faculty, who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas.

All part time faculty are responsible for providing our students with a high quality learning environment, while utilizing their focused expertise and experience in their individual classroom, laboratories and studios.

The Computer Science Department is looking for dedicated individuals that have demonstrated teaching excellence, interest in and ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. Teaching responsibilities may include hardware and software courses, programming courses in Java/Python, networks and databases, and other courses that meet the needs of the department.

The Computer Science department offers the following majors/concentrations/tracks:

• Computer Science
• Computer Information Systems
• Game Programming
• Cybersecurity

M.S. in Computer Science

Minors: Computer Science

Most graduate and some undergraduate courses can be offered remotely using asynchronous, synchronous modes.

Requirements:

A doctoral degree or a Master’s degree with at least 5 years of work experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely related field; commitment to excellence in teaching.

Ability to teach courses in a variety of programming languages and other courses is preferred. Preference will also be given to flexible applicants who can develop/teach courses that contribute to both our undergraduate Computer Science and Computer Information Systems programs and our Computer Science Masters program.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Ability to integrate appropriate instructional technology and innovative teaching techniques is highly desirable.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.

Employee benefits include the choice between multiple health care plans, life and long term disability insurance, dental insurance, paid leave, tuition discounts and more.

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master’s degree programs, and 6,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship., We’re a public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies.

Founded in 1894, we now have more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master’s degree programs, and 6,000 full and part-time students.

Through their complete educational experience, Fitchburg State graduates will be creative and critical thinkers who integrate and communicate their learning from a variety of disciplines and experiences in ways that enhance their civic, personal and professional lives.

Fitchburg State University is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and blends liberal arts and sciences and professional programs within a small college environment. Our comprehensive public university prepares students to lead, serve, and succeed by fostering lifelong learning and civic and global responsibility. A Fitchburg State education extends beyond our classrooms to include residential, professional, and co-curricular opportunities. As a community resource, we provide leadership and support for the economic, environmental, social, and cultural needs of North Central Massachusetts and the Commonwealth.

The university is searching for professional candidates that would like to become part of a dynamic community that provides excellent service to the students, staff, faculty and constituents that we serve.