[Hiring] Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science @University of the People

Role Description

University of the People (UoPeople) is currently seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science. Your service as an Adjunct Instructor will support UoPeople’s global mission to offer affordable, quality, online, degree-granting educational programs to any qualified student. Instructors should plan for a weekly commitment of around 15 hours of volunteering for the duration of the nine-week UoPeople term. The University will issue compensation to Adjunct Instructors ($250 for undergraduate and $300 for graduate level) per course in appreciation for their generous contributions toward our mission.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Devote approximately 15 hours per course per week.
• Maintain an instructor presence in the course with frequent check-ins and timely responsiveness to students.
• Communicate effectively with diverse student populations and global administration.
• Teach course subject matter to ensure every student can master the learning outcomes.
• Regularly check in with the Office of Academic Operations and/or Academic Affairs regarding any course issues.
• Monitor course grades and finalize grades by deadlines.
• Model sensitivity to a diverse student population, representing the full spectrum of cultural, political, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Expertise in the subject area of the course.
• The minimum degree requirement is a conferred master's or doctorate in a related area, such as computer science, computer applications, computer information systems.
• Online teaching experience preferred, but not necessary.