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Title: Part Time Faculty - Computer Science & Information Technology

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Contact Person: Kuang-Nan Chang

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) at Eastern Kentucky University is accepting pool applications for part-time faculty to teach undergraduate courses in the Cyber Systems Technology programs starting in Spring 2025 and as needed. Instruction will be in a lecture with laboratory included format related to Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, cloud technology foundations, computer network hardware or software, client/server systems. The successful candidate(s) will teach classes at the Richmond, KY campus to a maximum of 9 credit hours per semester, on an as-needed basis.

A Master of Science (MS) Degree is required in Technology, Technology Management, Cyber Systems, Computer Electronics, Engineering, Computer/Management Information Systems, or a related field, with at least 18 credit hours in the target field, at the graduate level. Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized institution.

The ideal candidate(s) bring their IT industry experiences related to managing computer network infrastructure into our lab-based classrooms and are eager to share their enthusiasm for IT by engaging students in hands-on laboratory activities and projects.

Professional certifications related to IT, including computer networking systems, cloud technologies, cyber security, wireless, virtualization, client-server technologies, network management, Linux and open-source systems, computer electronics from organizations such as CompTIA, Amazon, Cisco, Microsoft, and Google, are desirable.

The selected candidates are expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students and the university community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Master of Science Degree is required in Technology, Technology Management, Cyber Systems, Computer Electronics, Engineering, Computer/Management Information Systems or a related field, with at least 18 credit hours in the target field, at the graduate level. Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized institution.

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.