"Lecturer - Computer Science"

Job Description

Lecturer - Computer Science (pool)

College of Engineering & Applied Science

Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement. The Department of Computer Science at UCCS has excelled in preparing undergraduates for careers in the computing industry. The department has over 500 majors across all programs and offers several graduate level programs.

Explore the Computer Science Department and undergraduate and graduate degrees: https://eas.uccs.edu/departments/computer-science

Pay Range: Generally starting at $4,000-$5,500 per 3-credit hour course. Compensation is prorated based on course credit hours and will be commensurate upon experience, qualifications, and teaching assignments.

Work Location: Determined by course modality: On-campus, online, or hybrid.

Summary

The College of Engineering & Applied Science at UCCS will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Computer Science. Appointments are part-time and made semester-by-semester. The department offers BS, BA, BI in Computer Science; BI in Game Design and Development and Cybersecurity; MS in Computer Science; ME in Cybersecurity; and PhD in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

This position will teach classes for the department of Computer Science. Examples of courses include Programming in Java, C, C++, C#, Python; Data Structures; Unix; Web Programming; Computer Architecture; Concepts of Programming Languages; Databases; Ethical Hacking; Ethics in Computing; Principles of Cybersecurity; and Assembly Language and Computer Organization.

Essential Functions

• Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students based on course modality including class and/or lab preparation, administering exams, grading, and maintaining office hours.
• Maintain, develop, and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress towards course learning objectives.
• Be familiar with learning management systems, such as Canvas.
• Other duties as determined by the Department Chair.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related area such as Mathematics, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity.
• A terminal degree in Computer Science or a related area preferred.
• At least four months teaching experience preferred.
• Relevant industry experience that includes current engagement in professional activities preferred.