Temporary Lecturer in Computer Science and Information Technology

Job Title : Temporary Lecturer in Computer Science and Information Technology

Location : Clayton State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 288796

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Clayton State University invites applications for a temporary full-time lecturer in Computer Science and Information Technology to begin in Fall 2025. This faculty member in this position will teach wide varieties of undergraduate courses at all levels in computer science and information technology. The successful candidate will teach 15 credit hours each semester, participate in academic activities, be involved in student success and serve the university. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

The candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate courses at all levels offered by Department of Computer Science and Information Technology and participate in development of curriculum and new programs. The candidate will be expected to support the department, college, university, and community through services such as committees, special projects, and accreditation efforts. In addition to duties associated with teaching and service, the faculty member is also expected to participate in continuing professional development related to the discipline.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a master¿s degree in computer science, Information Technology or closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in computer science and / or information technology. The candidate must be enthusiastic about teaching a variety of courses of all levels in computer science and / or information technology with a diverse student body. This position requires the ability to manage a classroom and work with students. Experience in college-level teaching is desired, along with knowledge of mainstream technologies for teaching computing courses. The successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the United States at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to academic credentials, credentials in cybersecurity, AI, data science, and data analytics are preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

Each applicant must submit an application and should submit the following documents for consideration : 1) a letter of interest summarizing the applicant's qualifications, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) copies of transcripts for all college and graduate coursework, and 5) at least three letters of recommendation, two of which must address the candidate's teaching ability. Only complete applications submitted online will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Pedagogical techniques for teaching undergraduate courses, basic and advanced CS and IT knowledge,skills of managing classes of diverse student body

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https : / / www.clayton.edu / strategic-plan / mission-vision-valuesand https : / / www.clayton.edu / human-resources / current-employees / resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.

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