Part-time Faculty in Computer Science

About Augustana College:

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts and sciences college of 2,400 students, including 18 percent first generation college students, 22 percent Pell Grant students, 23 percent students of color, and 13 percent international students. Our beautifully wooded and largely residential campus is located in Rock Island, IL, a diverse Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River with 400,000 residents about three hours west of Chicago.

Strengthening our diverse and inclusive community is central to the college's mission and strategic plan. We seek applicants with an interest in fostering rigorous, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments for a diverse student body. Details about Augustana College, our expectations of the faculty, the selection process, and the Quad Cities all are available at Teaching at Augustana .

Job Description:

Augustana College invites applications for a part-time faculty position in Computer Science beginning either Fall 2024 or January 2025.  This position carries a 1 to 2 course teaching load over two semesters. We are currently seeking applicants capable of teaching our CSC 121 course (a broad introduction to computer-science for a general audience) and CSC 215 (web programming course, including HTML/CSS, Javascript or Typescript, server-side scripting, and an introduction to modern web application frameworks).

The successful candidate will join a close-knit community of teacher-scholars who work collaboratively to educate the next generation of computer scientists. We require no scholarly research or service role in this position. Part-time professors are welcome to be involved in the life of the department and college beyond their teaching and service. All faculty at Augustana are invited to engage in professional development and mentoring opportunities consistent with their needs throughout their appointment at the college.

Requirements:

Requirements for this position: A master's or doctorate degree in computer science or a closely related discipline, OR a master's degree in an unrelated discipline but with at least 18 graduate-level credits of computer science coursework, OR a bachelor's degree in computer science AND substantial professional experience that the college deems equivalent to a master's degree.

Additional Information:

Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Augustana College provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Application Instructions:

A complete application will include: a cover letter indicating an interest in and understanding of teaching in a liberal arts setting, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and the contact information for two references. Questions should be directed to Dr. Andrew Sward, Department Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.