Adjunct Teaching Specialist

The Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) program is seeking applications for multiple, part-time instructors for Spring 2025 courses.

Deliver hands-on courses covering concepts, techniques and applications in one or more software engineering topics which may include software development processes and lifecycle stages, requirements specification and analysis, object-oriented design and implementation, testing, verification, validation and maintenance, data modeling and querying, database design, product management, process improvement, software architecture, user experience design and evaluation, and contemporary application development areas such as Cloud computing, AI/ML development, Mobile and Web applications, and embedded systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

(20%) Course preparation -

Prepare instructional materials including syllabus, course objectives, course materials, and educational experiences in teaching.

(70%) Instruction -

Assist in the delivery of in-class teaching and learning by delivering class lectures, holding office hours, managing course websites, answering students' questions, grading, and supervising teaching assistants as needed.

(10%) Communication -

Communicate with students regarding course content and progress.
Work with UMSEC staff and faculty on course dissemination

Required:

MS degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering related to the topic area
Substantial industrial experience at applying topic concepts on real software

Preferred:

Experience on a wide range of different application types
Previous teaching experience

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota has been on the cutting edge for its education, research, and outreach for decades. The legacy continues as the department continues to grow by expanding its curriculum, research, and outreach.

Pay Range: $5,501-$16,501; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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