What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty: Computer Science position at Loras College?
POSITION SUMMARY. Loras College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position beginning August 2026 to teach the two semester Capstone experience in Computer Science.
The CSC 490 and 491 sequence of courses are designed to prepare students for their transition into the computer science industry. Starting in the Fall 2026 semester in CSC 490, students will work in a group setting to identify and define a problem to be solved with skills developed throughout the computer science curriculum. Students will then craft a detailed plan for what they will build in the second semester of the sequence to address that problem. Cooperation and coordination with other members of the team are necessary for the successful completion of the project. In CSC 491 during the Spring 2027 semester, the requirements and architectural details defined in CSC 490 are used to develop, test, and deploy the end product. The structure of the two-course sequence and the execution framework are designed to align with industry best-practices.
The course is delivered in-person on the Loras College campus. The successful faculty member will rigorously engage the students through all the aspects of the project, culminating in presenting the solutions developed to the project client and at the College's annual Legacy Symposium, The course is scheduled to be offered on Monday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm (there would be some flexibility to adjust this time in the Spring semester)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. An MS in Computer Science or closely related field, is highly preferred. A combination of a Bachelor's degree with significant industry experience, may be considered. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Eller, Dean of the Noonan School of Business, Engineering, & Innovation, eric.eller@loras.edu (563)-588-7202.
Additional qualifications include:
- Commitment to the College's mission and support for the Catholic liberal arts tradition
- Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position in support of the College's Catholic identity and mission and in support of Church teachings
- Effectiveness and excellence in teaching
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and communicate developments in the field to students and other constituencies
To apply, please go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ and upload a letter of interest, your curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval from the candidate. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.
Please visit www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.