Adjunct- Computer Science

The Computer Science Department of the College of Engineering seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for the Adjunct position. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Position Responsibilities:

This adjunct position will teach undergraduate computer science courses. Delivery will primarily use the in-person modality while some courses may need an online asynchronous modality. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach in-person classes on the VCU Campus. The proposed courses will be from VCU’s Computer Science degree program. Job duties will include:

-Preparing and delivering lectures in alignment with current course-level learning objectives
-Preparing and assigning homework problems and exams related to the course
-Grading homework problems and exams and assigning final course grades
-Collecting assessment data and sample student work, as needed
-Holding office hours; answering student questions; and providing timely responses to email, as needed