"Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science"

Lewis & Clark College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts college with 2,000 undergraduates, located in the southwest hills of Portland, Oregon. We seek candidates who value and demonstrate excellence in teaching, in conjunction with sustainability, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a one-course adjunct position in the spring semester of 2026. The candidate will be expected to teach one course: CS 293 Networks and Web Development. The catalog describes the course as follows: Introduction to computer networks and Web development. Topics may include internet protocols, client-server computing, distributed applications, databases.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. A master’s degree in computer science or a related field at the time of appointment is required. Experience with networking and/or web development is preferred.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include: (1) cover letter which includes statements of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and suitability for this position and (2) curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Peter Drake, Chair of Computer Science, at drake@lclark.edu.