Adjunct Instructor - Data Science

Lakeland University, an independent liberal arts institution located in Wisconsin, wishes to hire and build a pool of adjunct instructors for open and future part-time teaching assignments and invites applicants from a diverse group for these positions.

POSITION PURPOSE

Facilitate the teaching and learning of Data Science courses to adult students in evening and online classes. We have immediate needs for adjunct instructors to teach DAT courses during the Spring, 2025 Semester and beyond. Examples of course titles in this discipline include:

• DAT 210 - Database Basics
• DAT 442 - Data Management & Warehousing
• DAT 455 - Predictive Analytics

Instructional location options include Online, the Fox Cities and other locations in Wisconsin. Classes are typically on weekday evenings from 6-9 pm.

Successful candidates must hold at least a master's degree in data science or a relevant field OR hold a master's degree in a non-relevant field and have completed at least 18 graduate credits in data science or a relevant field. Minimum qualifications must be met for consideration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach undergraduate courses in data science.
• Work with full-time faculty and deans to understand and employ activities that meet course learning objectives.
• Administer and/or develop coursework (assignments, projects, in-class learning activities, exams) that meets and assesses course learning objectives.
• Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
• Use university technology as directed.

PREFERRED KNOW-HOW & SKILLS

• A master's degree in Computer Science or a related field required for Higher Learning Commission qualification purposes.
• Relevant work experience in an industry related to the academic subject matter preferred.
• Some teaching experience preferred but not necessarily required for the right candidate.
• Comfortable teaching in face to face, online, and blended modes of instructional delivery.
• Familiarity with the Blackboard learning management system.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.