ACS / Data Science Professor - Adjunct

Do you want to share your passion for Computer Science, Mobile Development, Cloud Computing, and Data Science with students who are excited to learn?

Who We Are:

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is an elite intimate private college in Tempe, AZ focused on educating students in advancing technology who desire to innovate in the areas of emerging technology disciplines including Advancing Computer Science, Information Security, Game and New Media technologies.

Living on campus, students are surrounded by a true living-learning technology environment that incubates their ideas into innovations that students can patent and take to market. Students must create an innovation project to graduate.

We are an entrepreneurial, results-oriented company recognized for delivering high standards of innovation and service. As an organization designed to change the lives of some of the brightest young minds, we rely on the excellence of every member of our family to continuously exceed our own standards and our students expectations.

The Role:

UAT is seeking an exciting computer science professor who can engage student in applying their knowledge of computer science, mobile development, cloud computing, and/or data science to advancing technology projects. UAT's ACS Professors are responsible for effectively instructing undergraduate students on how to create, test and document software applications, algorithms and data structures. Candidates will collaborate with department peers to design, review and maintain the general computer science curriculum.

Don't have teaching experience - that's where we come in. UAT's team of faculty and staff will work with you as you:

Essential Duties:

• Facilitation of students
• Student feedback and mentorship
• Development and delivery of collegiate learning experiences related to computer science
• Development of course materials
• Engagement with the development community

Skills Requirements:
* Looking for a combination of these of these skills, not all are required

• Object oriented programming
• C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL
• Data structures including but not limited to stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, and graphs
• Current production experience in the development of web and desktop applications
• Operating systems, memory management, I/O, file systems, how O/s work
• Preferred experience working with Machine Learning and Big Data
• Database development and integration
• Mobile application development (iOS, Android)
• Project development models (Waterfall, Agile)
• Project documentation practices
• Software testing
• Algorithm development
• Advanced programming topics (graphics, AI, compiler, parallel programming)
• Web development

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in computer science or relevant field with 18 credit hours in Computer Science; doctoral degree preferred
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Pedagogy:

University of Advancing Technologys Synchronic Learning model is designed especially for students of advancing technology. Tailored to both undergraduate and graduate students, Synchronic Learning provides an education framework that prepares superior graduates to become tomorrows innovators. This model embodies UATs methodologies, curricula, and people dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation that promotes demonstrated mastery and job readiness. An integral part of this framework is SyncFlex, a flexible learning approach with an emphasis on mentored education that provides real project experience to cultivate superior graduates.

Important Notes:

Location Requirements: This is not a remote position; candidates must be willing to work on our campus in Tempe, AZ.

Adjunct Pay per Course: $3,000 for in-person courses; $2,400 for online courses with 10+ students enrolled; $1,500 for online courses with 10 or less students enrolled

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

UAT does not sponsor foreign visa's. Thank you for your understanding.