Adjunct Faculty - Computing Science (GRADE)

Finger Lakes Community College•Canandaigua, NY

16h

About The Position

The Computing Sciences Department at Finger Lakes Community College is seeking innovative and adaptable educators committed to student engagement, excellence in teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adjunct faculty may teach any Computing Sciences course offered within the department and may have the opportunity to teach in one or more course modalities, including asynchronous online, in-person, hybrid, HyFlex, and synchronous online, based on training and experience. This position is part of an ongoing recruitment process, and qualified candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager as needed. Adjunct faculty demonstrate knowledge of the current subject area and implement course outcomes based on the master syllabus. They prepare and distribute an updated course outline for the sections they teach, create lesson plans and instructional materials and activities, teach courses, evaluate student performance, maintain accurate student records, and submit pertinent data to the department and/or College. Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are important. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certification in a related field and relevant work experience. Candidates must demonstrate willingness to learn and teach new technologies and increase their teaching proficiency. A master’s degree in a related field and previous teaching experience are preferred. The adjunct rate for the 2026–2027 academic year is $1,158 per contact hour. Additional offerings include NYS Retirement, the SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan, and an FLCC tuition waiver. Applicants must submit a resume/CV and cover letter online. FLCC encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certification in a related field, and relevant work experience.
Demonstrated willingness to learn and teach new technologies.
Demonstrated willingness to increase teaching proficiency.
Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a related field.
Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of the current subject area.
Implement course outcomes based on the master syllabus.
Prepare and distribute an updated course outline specific to the sections taught.
Prepare and create lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities for students.
Teach courses and evaluate student performance.
Maintain accurate student records.
Submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills.