Computer Science Education Lecturer

Posting Number: F-0868

College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering

Home Department: Department of Computer Science

Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024

Position End Date: 05/15/2025

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science in collaboration with the Department of Teaching & Special Education at Central Michigan University invites applications for a fixed-term faculty position beginning in August 2024. This position is for a one-year fixed-term appointment, with a possibility of renewal.

Key Job Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses as assigned by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Teaching & Special Education. Lecturers are required to teach 12 credits per semester. Successful applicants will be expected to teach 6 credits in Computer Science and 6 credits in Teaching & Special Education per semester.

Teach introductory computer science programming courses for majors and non-majors and more advanced courses as per expertise, experience, and credentials. Examples of courses involve web development, Java, Python and bridge courses for non-traditional students to enter the MS Computer Science program. The potential to teach courses in AI, ML, algorithms and/or databases are desirable.

Teach courses in the educator preparation program in the areas of: exploring education and the teaching profession; reaching and teaching diverse learners; designing learning environments; developing effective teaching practices; analyzing teaching to improve student learning; and elementary and secondary methods. The candidate must be eligible for membership in CMU’s Educator Preparation Program, which requires experience in – as well as continuing scholarship and service related to – PK-12 education.

Prepare classes, syllabi, and coursework; update courses for emerging technologies; provide instruction during class time; help students outside of class; provide feedback to students; provide student grades.

Attend regular, relevant committee meetings; support committee work; engage in assessment of learning activities; help develop and promote CMU’s course offerings in both departments; and strengthen partnerships on and off campus.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science and/or education, with experience in computer science and/or education.
• Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Eligibility for membership in CMU’s Educator Preparation Program.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

A terminal degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline with education experience is strongly preferred. A PhD is required to teach master’s level courses.

The potential to teach courses in AI, ML, algorithms and/or databases are desirable.

Preference will be given to those applicants who are able to teach computer science discipline content as well as education pedagogy and assessment, and can bridge the divide between these two programs.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. To further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science at Central Michigan University offers undergraduate majors in computer science, information technology and. The department also offers a master’s degree in computer science. The BS Computer Science program is ABET-accredited, and the department strives to engage students with hands-on activities. To learn more about the department, visit the department website.

The Department of Teaching Special Education is the second-largest teacher preparation program in Michigan, graduating more than 300 students annually from 20 different academic areas. Our undergraduate studies will give you the knowledge and skills to jump-start your career. You’ll develop your own teaching style through classroom observations and practical experiences in our partner schools that culminate with a semester-long student teaching placement. Graduates seeking an opportunity to excel further in their education can find certificate and graduate-level courses that provide additional opportunities for professional development.

Posting Begins: 06/18/2024

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.