Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science and Cybersecurity (CST 250)

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Complexity Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Copying Machines, Data Structures, Debugging Skills, Desktop PC, Higher Education, Input/Output, Internet Security, Java, Laptop PC, Mentoring, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Office Equipment, Online Courses, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Sorting and Searching Algorithms, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Rank Adjunct Instructor Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science and Cybersecurity (CST 250) Category Adjunct Posting Number T000179 Location Chicago Open Date 07/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? No Job Type Adjunct Working Hours Position Summary

Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world.

We invite you to contribute your talents to our community Roosevelt University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach CST 250 - Computer Science II. This course is a continuation of CST 150, covering problem solving using a high-level language, including abstract data types, inheritance, recursion, generics, lists, sets, maps, stacks, queues, trees and file I/O, multiple sorting and searching algorithms, and an introduction to concepts of program complexity. Extensive programming is required.

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 4:05 PM, Chicago Campus. This is a face-to-face course, and it is essential that the successful candidate be able to be on campus during these times.

The salary for this 4 credit hour class is $5,309.33.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Proficiency in Java programming, including object-oriented design principles (abstraction, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism)
  • Strong understanding of data structures (lists, sets, maps, stacks, queues, trees) and their implementation
  • Experience with recursion, generics, and file I/O in Java
  • Knowledge of sorting and searching algorithms and basic algorithmic complexity (Big-O analysis)
  • Ability to teach programming concepts effectively to undergraduate students, including in a face-to-face lab/lecture setting
  • Strong communication skills and ability to mentor students through debugging and problem-solving

Years of Experience Required 2 Required Education Masters Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications

Refer to Knowledge, Skills and Abilities above

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching or TA experience in computer science preferred

Equipment Operated

Basic office/ classroom equipment (desktop computer, laptop, overhead projector, office copier).

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).

Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a master's degree in Computer Science or related field?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have at least 2 years experience working with students in a college or university setting?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Describe your experience teaching computer science in higher education:

(Open Ended Question)

    • Are you available to teach in person classes?
  • Yes I can teach downtown during the day 9:30-4:45 Monday/Wednesday

  • Yes I can teach downtown during the day 9:30-4:45 Tuesday/Thursday

  • Yes I can teach downtown in the evenings 6:00-8:30pm

  • Yes I can teach downtown during the day on Friday

  • I can do online courses (asynchronous)

  • Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?

  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts

Optional Documents

  • List of References
  • Teaching Statement
  • Teaching evaluations

About the Company

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