Adjunct Faculty, Information Technology, Software Design and Programming
University of Denver
- Denver, CO
- Training
- Full-time
- Prepare and post course syllabus using the University College syllabus template by deadlines.
- Update policies, ensure content is error-free, and become familiar with ed-tech tools embedded into the course.
- Make clear to students how content is professionally applicable.
- Foster and model critical thinking through videos that demonstrate or explain, discussions, and/or live synchronous sessions.
- Integrate instructor-generated weekly videos.
- Employ University College-supported ed-tech tools.
- Consistently and equitably support and communicate with each student.
- Employ highly engaged discussion facilitation.
- In online classes, engage in discussion boards with substantive comments no fewer than three days per week.
- Provide feedback on student work within seven days of submission.
- Use grading rubrics for all assignments.
- Provide specific grading comments that foster growth, improvement, and learning.
- Foster an environment in which students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, thoughts, and questions.
- Facilitate active discussions that embrace a diversity of perspectives.
- Ensure that you and your students engage in professional and appropriate communication.
- Utilize and engage diverse perspectives in teaching materials and practices.
- Report concerns regarding the DU Honor Code.
- Use plagiarism-detection tool embedded in Canvas.
- Extensive knowledge of software design and development, including one or more of the following courses:
- Web Enabled Information Systems (
) * Distributed Computing (
) * Object-Oriented Methods and Programming II (
) * .NET Programming with C# (
) * Java Programming (
) * Python Programming (
) * iOS Application Development (
) * Android Application Development (
) * Ability to select the most relevant instructional multimedia and/or tech tools, and write effective copy, texts, audio, and video scripts.
- Knowledge of and experience with higher education in general and adult learners in particular.
- Proven excellent project management skills.
- Information analysis and management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in groups.
- Strong desire to learn.
- Ability to adapt priorities and focus.
- Commitment to showcasing a diverse range of perspectives, experts, authors, and resources.
- Must reside in the U.S.
- Master's degree in a field of program you are applying to teach or a master's degree and industry experience.
- Successful teaching/facilitation/training experience with adults or completion of an education/training program on adult learning.
- Work or academic experience congruent with the content of a course or courses offered within the Information Technology program.
- Terminal degree in a related field or a terminal degree and industry experience.
- Recognition of professional accomplishment in an area of expertise related to course(s) within the Information Technology program.
- Publication or professional presentations in the Information Technology field.
- Licensing and/or certification by professional organizations.
- Completion of an education or training program on adult learning or internship/mentorship that addresses adult learning principles and practices.
- Able to teach on-campus at the University of Denver.
- Cover Letter outlining your interest in teaching at University College and qualifications
- Names and contact information for three references
- Unofficial or official transcripts of your highest degree
- Diversity statement
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