Adjunct Faculty, Department of Computer Information Systems - Open Pool

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Information Systems in the College of Business may hire temporary faculty from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are determined by the Department Chair.

Instructors may be hired for fall, spring and/or summer term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are normally made during the late spring and throughout the summer for fall semester, during fall semester for spring semester, and during spring semester for the summer term.

Salary Range

Per course basis; default starting pay is $7,000 - $7,500/class; in select instances, pay may be higher commensurate with experience/course complexity.

Essential Job Duties

• Instructional Course Design and Administration:
• Construct course syllabus adhering to College of Business assurance of learning outcomes and departmental standards.
• Administer course through Colorado State University's learning management system.
• Instructional Course Delivery:
• Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• N/A

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Department of Computer Information Systems will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicable Master's, J.D., or Ph.D. that is aligned with one or more of the following subject areas: AI, machine learning, analytics, cloud computing, computer programming, cybersecurity, data management, ERP, networking, project management, information systems, systems analysis and design, and web/mobile applications development.
• Or current doctoral candidate in a field of study that is aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas.
• Or applicable undergraduate degree with five years or more professional work experience aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas.
• Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: AI, machine learning, analytics, cloud computing, computer programming, cybersecurity, data management, ERP, networking, project management, information systems, systems analysis and design, and web/mobile applications development.
• Legal authorization to work in the US. The College of Business will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: AI, machine learning, analytics, cloud computing, computer programming, cybersecurity, data management, ERP, networking, project management, information systems, systems analysis and design, and web/mobile applications development.
• Degree obtained from a school of business accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International).
• Previous university teaching experience in a college of business in relevant subject areas or experience teaching in a business setting.
• Substantial business and information technology experience in relevant subject areas.
• Experience with multi-media teaching techniques.

Application Instructions

• This is an open pool posting.
• Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available.
• This pool will expire on February 28, 2027.
• Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Applicants will be expected to provide

• A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant's ability to meet the position's required and preferred qualifications.
• A resume/CV.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Additional information

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

• Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
• To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.
• Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.