Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, [email protected]

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.