Adjunct Faculty - MSCS Program

University Overview: Since 1975, Sofia University has aspired to be a leader in transformative higher education offering students an education that transcends beyond a traditional learning environment. Students, staff, and faculty of Sofia are passionate individuals that recognize the need to be a part of something greater than themselves and seek opportunities that will provide them with the tools to empower themselves and their community. As Sofia continues to grow as a University, it remains committed to its transformative transpersonal values, as well as to maintaining a high-quality and diverse workforce representative of the community it services. Sofia University is Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) accredited and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in the fields of psychology, business, and computer science. Located in Palo Alto and Costa Mesa, California, the University provides both on campus and online programs, giving students the flexibility to further an education rooted in transformative and transpersonal values, in a format that best suits their schedule and needs. Sofia University is an equal opportunity employer. Position Overview: The MSCS department at Sofia University is seeking Adjunct Faculty. Candidates need to be available to teach on site at our Palo Alto or Costa Mesa Campus, on weekends and online. Areas of teaching include Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematics: Algorithms, Automata, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics as well as areas of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Robotics, Data Visualization, Data Science and related topics. Understanding Quantum Computing is a plus. All courses are at Graduate Level. Candidates must be well versed in Learning Management Systems, Canvas in particular, and be able to lecture in person and via teleconference. Candidate must be able to produce high quality learning materials, slides, syllabi, and be able to produce recorded lectures and talks. Responsibilities: Teach courses on campus and online in 10-week asynchronous year-round quarters Participate in departmental faculty activities, as necessary, weekly staff meetings Assist in assessment activities Prepare student centered learning for quality face-to-face or asynchronous online teaching Work closely with the Department Chair and department colleagues Participate in faculty orientation and technology trainings Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner Provide substantive and ongoing feedback to students Meet with individual students about course materials on demand Schedule optional videoconference meetings for classes throughout the quarter Communicate student concerns to Program Office Travel as required to campus and other locations Submit book orders, syllabi, class roster verifications, and grades on time. Qualifications: Earned MSCS degree from a regionally accredited institution and min. 3 years teaching experience required 1 year teaching experience and relevant professional experience At least two years teaching experience required on an LMS platform such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc. Familiarity with best practices for effective adult instructional practices, flipped classroom, student centered learning modules, and the multi-intelligence model of learning Ability to manage questions and critical responses to materials, text, and layout of courses in a positive, productive, forward moving way Ability to contain and model professional boundaries in the classroom both in person and online Be highly competent in social, relational, and emotional responses that go along with academic competency to teach in the MSCS field Technological aptitude and ability to acquire new skills quickly Professionalism and ability to work with faculty and students in a respectful manner, honor all diversity and identity across the board at the University Excellent communication and presentation skills Experience working with international students a plus. Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering Degrees such as Information Systems, Management Data Analytics and such will not be accepted unless they are in addition to the computer science related degrees. Sofia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at 888-820-1484 ext.10200. Job Type: Contract Pay: $3,720.00 - $33,480.00 per year Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palo Alto, CA 94303