Part-time Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Essential Functions

The key function of the position is the ability to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate classes in Computer Science.

Measuring Performance

Specific performance standards for teaching include, but are not limited to

Part-time Assistant Professor will email / record and post a welcome email to their assigned students one week prior to the start of course, when feasible, but always within the first week of the course.

The introductory email must include a course outline with all the important deadlines, course policy and / or project details.

Part-time Assistant Professor will answer all student emails within two calendar days which is likely to require responding over weekends.

The exception to this requirement is if the Part-time Assistant Professor is on PTO or when there is a holiday observed by the University.

• Communication with students will take place within the University learning management system (LMS), University-designated systems and through University assigned email.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will contact Student Services (by use of designated means) in the LMS as soon as a Part-time Assistant Professor determines a student is not actively participating in the course.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will contact a student by email and / or a phone call to encourage re-engagement in the course as soon as Part-time Assistant Professor determines a student is not actively participating in the course.
• Using the University learning management system (LMS), Part-time Assistant Professor will host no less than two, two-hour long, synchronous chat sessions per week.

These chat sessions must be recorded and posted.

Part-time Assistant Professor will provide quality feedback to students. Quality feedback includes but is not limited to : substantive and reflect a content focusimpart knowledge, share resources and dialogue with studentsinclude track changes of edits to proper use of mechanicsinclude a summative statement at the beginning or end of document with key observationscommunicate in a manner and with language reflecting support of the student

Compliance with University Policies

Part-time Assistant Professor are expected to know, acknowledge, and comply with University policies as stated in the Team Member Handbook and Faculty Handbook.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Requirements :

Education & Experience :

Required Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Computer Science.
• Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications :

• PhD in computer science or related area
• Industry experience
• Teaching or training experience

Competencies / Technical / Functional Skills :

• Ability to participate as an active team member of the team and organization and work toward a common goal.
• Accepts personal accountability and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and / or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle a diversity of details in order to make informed and responsive decisions on matters that impact the Part-time Assistant Professors, and students.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills : verbal and written.
• Experience or eagerness to learn multiple technologies (Student Information System (SIS) such as SOAR / Peoplesoft systems).

Location : Hybrid - San Diego

Travel : Travel may be required

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Compensation Range :

Hourly : $26.63 - $28.89

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

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