Computer Science Adjunct Instructor for 24-25 Academic Year at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	12/16/2024
Working Title	Computer Science Adjunct Instructor for 24-25 Academic Year
Department	270201 - CMP Computer Science Office
Position Number	D97722
Representation	AP - AFT, Local 3571

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept	The Department of Computer Science at Portland State University offers students and faculty a community to learn, discover, innovate, and share a curriculum based on the application and theoretical foundations of Computer Science. The department provides many resources for our students with regular faculty members who specialize in a variety of research areas and a dedicated staff to advise our multiple programs of study. We offer undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS, Ph.D.) degrees, a minor, a computer security certificate, and a collaborative degree in Biomedical Informatics with OHSU.
Position Summary	Portland State University’s Department of Computer Science invites applications for Adjunct Instructors with expertise in core areas of computer science and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of courses in computer science. Instructors must be qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following core areas, or in areas that align with specific department needs: (see PSU Bulletin for individual course descriptions): CS 162 Introduction to Computer Science CS 163 Data Structures CS 205 System Programming and Architecture CS 250 Discrete Structures I CS 251 Discrete Structures II CS 302 Programming Methodologies and Software Implementation CS 305 Social, Ethical, and Legal Implications of Computing CS 311 Computational Structures CS 313 Artificial Intelligence and Game Design CS 314 Elements of Software Engineering CS 333 Introduction to Operating Systems CS 340 Discrete Structures for Engineers CS 345 Cyberculture: The Internet and Popular Culture CS 345 Cyberculture: The Internet and Popular Culture CS 346U Exploring Complexity in Science and Technology CS 347U The Internet Age CS 348U Digital Media, Tech., & Society CS 350 Algorithms and Complexity CS 420 Object Oriented Programming CS 441 Artificial Intelligence CS 445 Machine Learning CS 447 Computer Graphics CS 451 Numerical Computation CS 454 Software Engineering CS 480 Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic Analysis CS 485 Cryptography CS 486 Introduction to Database Management Systems CS 491 Introduction to Computer Security CS 492 Malware CS 493 Digital Forensics CS 494 Internetworking Protocols CS 581 Theory of Computation CS 584 Algorithm Design & Analysis
Minimum Qualifications	B.S./B.A. in Computer Science ( or closely related field). Previous teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications	MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science. Previous experience teaching large undergraduate classes in Computer Science.
Key Cultural Competencies	• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. • Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. • Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement • Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship	Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Required Professional Standards of Conduct	At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.
Compensation	Adjunct faculty are paid per credit hour, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.pdx.edu/hr/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/AFTCBA-CBA-9-12-16_Format. Salary may be adjusted above the minimum rates based on qualifications and experience.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Teaching Interest
2. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
3. Professional References

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