"Visiting Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Information Systems"

The Department of Applied Computing at Lander University invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Information Systems, starting in January 2026. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to teach a variety of core computing courses, such as introductory programming, information systems, e-commerce, system analysis and design, computer architecture, data science, and database systems. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is preferred, with completion expected before or within 6 months of the hire date. However, candidates with an M.S. degree and prior teaching experience will also be considered. The position title, either Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor or Visiting Lecturer, will depend on the candidate’s degree status. The contract period is nine months.

A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is essential. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a record of outstanding instruction, particularly in working with a diverse student body.

This is a nine-month appointment with a standard teaching load of 15 contact hours per semester. Additional responsibilities include service at departmental, college, and university levels.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Final candidates will be required to successfully complete background check procedures.

Please submit the following materials electronically to the College of Business and Technology by email with the subject line: Application for Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Information Systems Position.

Required application materials include: A cover letter, A current curriculum vitae, A statement of teaching philosophy, Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review), Contact information for three professional references. Lander University is committed to equal opportunity employment and being an employer of choice. Lander believes that corresponding differences within the faculty and staff, whether based on ethnicity, race, gender, religion, age, or other experiences, are tremendous assets to the role of Lander as an educational institution and within the community, region, and state. Moreover, Lander is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. As a result, it is the policy and commitment of Lander that it will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected characteristics.

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