Adjunct Faculty, IT Program

What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. 

Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.  

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

SUMMARY:               

The Information Systems and Technology (IST) Adjunct Faculty provides teaching and instruction to South University students and may be involved in curriculum decisions and activities within the IST Department. This is a campus position supporting South Tampa students that requires extensive student contact and engagement, as well as occasional assistance to the IST Department Chair and Program Director with academic initiatives. The Adjunct Faculty collaborates with other faculty and staff members to achieve an excellent overall experience for every student, especially within the graduate programs. In addition to the primary responsibility of teaching at the graduate level, the Adjunct Faculty may be asked to serve as subject matter expert within the assigned discipline and as academic consultant to the IST department leadership. For this position, a competitive candidate should possess a combined academic or professional background in most of the following areas: IT infrastructure, information systems fundamentals, information systems development lifecycle, project management, information systems management, information design and usability, decision support systems, data management, IT audit and control, risk management, and organizational information security. Additionally, credentials in either cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence are highly desirable to support future growth of the IST graduate programs. (This is a campus-based position NOT remote)

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

1. Teaches assigned courses within the qualified discipline
2. Ensures consistent achievement of effective student outcomes in course success, persistence, retention, and overall graduation. 
3. Maintains a high level of engagement with each student
4. Provides and obtains exemplary instructional support for students
5. Serves as a course content expert
6. Support the IST Department’s efforts in maintaining courses to ensure learning, currency and persistence goals
7. Ensures prompt resolutions of academic concerns for students
8. Coordinates often and effectively with campus student graduation support team
9. Participates in occasional remote meetings and faculty development opportunities
10. May have opportunities to support the IST Department’s curriculum development activities by serving as subject-matter expert as needed (not mandatory)
11. Other academic opportunities as presented by the campus and IST Department academic leadership (not mandatory) 

Requirements:

• A terminal degree in a computer related program, such as computer science, information technology, information systems, computer engineering, or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university is required.
• Possess a minimum of five years’ work experience in the teaching discipline/field (desired)
• Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)
• International experience (preferred)
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise, either through certification, work experience, or scholarship achievement, in most of the following areas: IT infrastructure, information systems fundamentals, information systems development lifecycle, project management, information systems management, information design and usability, decision support systems, data management, IT audit and control, risk management, and organizational information security. Additionally, credentials or experience in either cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence are desired.

Environment:  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, video conference, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess.       

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.