industry experience, including familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, and can prepare students for careers in an increasingly AI-augmented software development landscape.
Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are expected and valued.
Teaching load for lecturer positions is 8 courses per year.
The initial course portfolio for this position centers on CS 213 Web Development and Programming. A successful candidate must be prepared to teach this course immediately upon joining the department. Over time, we expect the position to evolve toward AI-focused coursework as the curriculum develops in that direction.
Additional Teaching Responsibilities
- Update course content to reflect current industry practices, including the integration of AI tools in software development workflows
- Design hands-on projects that simulate real-world development scenarios
- Mentor students on technical career paths and portfolio development
- Collaborate with faculty on curriculum evolution
Service and Engagement
- Contribute to departmental curriculum development and assessment
- Support the CIS Sandbox with technology demonstrations or project mentorship
- Maintain connections with industry for guest speakers and project opportunities
- Participate in university service activities
Education
Master's degree in computer science, CIS, Software Engineering, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.
Industry Experience
3–5 years of professional software development experience, including expertise in object-oriented programming (Java preferred).
Technical Proficiency
Professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Web Development, Mobile Development, Cloud & Modern Practices, AI-Assisted Development.
Preferred Qualifications
Current professional certifications in cloud platforms, DevOps, or cybersecurity. Experience with modern development practices including version control (Git), continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, containerization, and full-stack or cloud-native application development is strongly preferred.
Application materials should be submitted through Bentley's online employment site at: https://bentley.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/faculty
