PRIMARY DUTY: Adjunct instructor position teaching undergraduate courses in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Applicants would be in a pool of potential adjuncts to teach face-to- face or online courses during the Summer, Fall or Spring term. Courses include digital literacy, computer applications, information systems, and computer programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Teach face-to-face or online courses within School of Computer Science and Information Systems for Northwest Missouri State University
• Collaborate with Northwest colleagues to deliver quality/rigorous courses
• Support University initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to help them monitor their progress and support learning
• Utilize Northwest Online learning management system to integrate appropriate technologies into the course to aid in student success

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduate degree in Instructional Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Experience: Prior teaching experience, face-to-face or online; experience in teaching and learning with an online learning management system

EXPERIENCE:
Depending on the position:

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  Multimedia in areas of audio, video, and online educational/technology tools
• Web design, HTML/CSS
• Computer programming in Python or Java
• Information Systems

WORKING CONDITIONS: Collaborative team-based faculty working in an academic environment

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Canvas, Northwest’s Online Learning Management System, and technology enhanced online resources

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete face-to-face or online instruction

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

COLLEGE: School of Computer Science & Information Systems

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for them to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application, VITA (resume), unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three current references.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO: Diana Linville @ Dianar@nwmissouri.edu or 660-562-1734

This position is not eligible for benefits.