Adjunct - Information Technology

The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) at Pace University invites applications for multiple (3 to 4) adjunct instructor positions to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Information Technology (IT) Department.
Successful candidates for this position will reflect the school’s commitment to excellence in teaching and service while maintaining Seidenberg’s highly personalized level of professional education. The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to address their experiences in these areas.
Adjunct faculty earn a competitive salary and have access to professional development workshops, computer resource centers, library, and research resources, and much more. Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Creation of a positive and safe learning environment for students and dissemination of prompt, frequent feedback to students about their academic performance.
• Maintenance of effective, ongoing communication with the CS and IT Department Chairs, and advisors concerning student progress and/or concerns to assure quality and consistency across the curriculum.
• Effective use of Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as D2L Brightspace, and online conferencing platforms, such as Zoom.
• A willingness and interest in being an active part of a vibrant teaching faculty.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must:

• Hold an advanced graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in IS/IT, CS, or related field.
• Be available to teach courses online and on-ground on NYC and/or Pleasantville campuses depending on departmental needs.
• Have prior experience in at least one of the following IT areas:
  • Programming: Python and associated libraries, including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib/Seaborn, Scikit-learn, BeautifulSoup, Scapy.
  • Data Mining & AI: RapidMiner, WEKA; PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras for Deep Learning.
  • Database Management: MySQL/MariaDB, Tableau.
  • Systems Analysis & Design: UML, Visio, Lucidchart.
  • Human-Centered Design (HCD): User Experience (UX) design, User Interface (UI) design, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Networking: Wireshark, Nmap, Subnetting.
  • Operating Systems: Linux distributions, including Debian, Ubuntu, and/or Kali.
  • Distributed Systems: Blockchain, GFS/HDFS, MapReduce, and distributed databases.
  • Cybersecurity: Network Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Defense, Penetration Testing, and/or Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, Legal Issues in Cybersecurity.

Prior university-level teaching experience and/or professional experience in computing are highly desirable with demonstrated success in both traditional classroom and online teaching pedagogies. Applicants must be available to teach courses on both our NYC and Pleasantville campuses depending on departmental needs.

For full consideration, please submit a curriculum vitae and upload evidence of experience in the field or teaching evaluations in a single PDF file.

Established in 1983, the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is one of the first comprehensive schools of computing in the country. Operating on both its NYC and Westchester campuses, the school offers ABET-accredited bachelor’s degrees along with master’s and doctoral degrees. For more information about the Seidenberg School, please go to http://www.pace.edu/seidenberg/.