Adjunct Lecturer - Information Technology

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The Information Technology Programs department at the School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) seeks qualified individuals for its part-time adjunct lecturer pool and welcomes applicants at any time.  The specific courses involved will vary from semester to semester; openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis depending on department teaching needs.  SoPA courses may be taught at the Uptown Campus in New Orleans or online.

 

The anticipated need is for adjunct lecturers to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Technology that may include but are not limited to courses on our website at:

• B.S. in Information Technology (see “Major Requirements”)
  • https://sopa.tulane.edu/degrees-programs/bachelors-degrees/bachelor-science-information-technology
• M.S. in Cyber Technology
  • https://sopa.tulane.edu/degrees-programs/masters-degrees/master-science-cyber-technology
• Course descriptions for all out courses (UG and GR) are here:
  • https://catalog.tulane.edu/courses/cpst/

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct professional experience related to course offering is preferred
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar is required.  Doctorate/terminal degree is preferred.
• Industry experience in technology position is preferred.
• Consistent access to broadband internet services
• Consistent access to/use of a computer/laptop to use for University business capable of running modern browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) with modern camera and microphone
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Excellent organizational and planning skills are required
• University-level teaching experience is preferred
• Familiarity with Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) is preferred

 

Application Instructions

Candidates must submit a cover letter and provide an updated CV.  Additional materials for submission may include sample syllabi of courses taught, teaching evaluations from courses taught, and letters of recommendation.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews are scheduled based on existing program needs. For more information about the position, please contact the Information Technology Program Director Ralph Russo at rrusso@tulane.edu.