<p>About Drexel University</p> <p>Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.</p> <p>Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.</p> <p>At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.</p> <p>Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.</p> <p>Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan</p> <p>As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.</p> <p>Adjunct - College of Computing and Informatics (CCI)</p> <p>Apply now Job no: 504542</p> <p>Work type: Part-Time</p> <p>Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA</p> <p>Categories: Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics</p> <p>About Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics</p> <p>Drexel is a private university committed to research with real-world applications. The University has over 24,000 students in 15 colleges and schools and offers about 200 degree programs. The College of Computing & Informatics is comprised of approximately 60 faculty and 2,000 students. Drexel has one of the largest and best-known cooperative education programs in the country, with over 1,600 co-op employers. Drexel's University City campus is located on Philadelphia's "Avenue of Technology" in the University City District and at the hub of the academic, cultural and historical resources of the nation's sixth largest metropolitan region.</p> <p>CCI is located in a brand new building with state-of-the-art classrooms, research and student labs with abundant space to promote collaboration and innovation. It offers a variety of B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees spanning all areas of computing and informatics, including new degrees such as MS in Data Science, and MS in Information, and MS in Business Information Technology.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) invites applications for multiple adjunct faculty positions in Information Science. The Information Science Department offers undergraduate and graduate level programs and courses in data science, computing security technology, human-computer interaction and user experience, library and information science, information systems, health informatics, and information technology. Teaching opportunities include both online and on campus courses. Drexel operates on the quarter system, with a 10-week teaching term.</p> <p>Areas of need change from term to term and often include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Cloud Computing </li><li>Data Science </li><li>Database Administration </li><li>Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience </li><li>Library Science </li><li>Systems Analysis </li><li>Wireless Security </li></ul> <p>Adjunct Faculty are generally provided with instructional materials and are responsible for all aspects of teaching the materials including appropriate course delivery, modifications if necessary, communication with students, and grading.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Teach required number of credit hours per term based on their contract. </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to teaching at a university level, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and evaluation. </li><li>Communicate with students throughout the duration of the academic term. </li><li>Evaluate students' learning progress and achievement of curricular objectives; grade assignments and provide final grades based on students' assessed learning. </li><li>Maintain communication with the department head and associate department heads regarding any course or student issues. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree. </li><li>Relevant professional experience. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>PhD preferred; but not required. </li><li>Teaching/training experience; preferred but not required. </li></ul> <p>Special Instructions to the Applicant</p> <p>Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, a list of references, and a brief statement summarizing teaching experience and/or relevant professional experience. Letters of reference will be requested from candidates who are invited for an interview. Electronic submissions in PDF format are required.</p> <p>A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.</p> <p>Advertised: Apr 22 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p> <p>Applications close: May 22 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p>