About the role
Campus
LANGSTON
Contact Name & Email
Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
6 months or less
Hiring Range
Determined by class size and number of courses.
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, official transcript(s) and three professional recommendation letters.
About this Position
The Department of Computer Science and Management Information Systems is seeking adjunct Instructors from all areas of Computer Science, spanning software, cybersecurity, systems, theoretical foundations, data science, and applications. We are also interested in applicants considering research at the frontiers of Computer Science with other disciplines, including but certainly not limited to those in mathematics, agriculture, medical, physics, and social sciences.
The Computer Science Department and Langston University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.
Why Join Langston University?
- Be part of a vibrant academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service
- Inspire and mentor students in a student-centered learning environment
- Flexible teaching load ideal for working professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to the continued success of Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College/University (HBCU)
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction aligned with established course objectives
- Develop syllabi and instructional materials
- Assess, evaluate, and provide timely feedback on student performance
- Employ diverse and adaptive teaching strategies to support students with varying learning needs
- Maintain accurate course records and submit grades in accordance with university policies
- Collaborate with the Department Chair and faculty colleagues to promote student success and program quality
Required Qualifications
- Master's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area
Experience
- Prior higher-education teaching experience is preferred but not required
- Demonstrated ability to effectively teach at the undergraduate level.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge
- Student-centered and outcomes-driven teaching philosophy
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to remain current in the discipline’s evolving body of knowledge
- A collaborative, innovative mindset and willingness to contribute to departmental initiatives
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching
- Dedication to supporting nontraditional, first-generation, and underrepresented student populations
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to travel if assigned to off-campus instructional sites (as applicable
Preferred Qualification
- Ph.D./Ed.D., or other terminal degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge
- Evidence of teaching excellence and/or industry experience in advanced or emerging areas of computing.