Adjunct Lecturer, Computer Information Systems (Pooled Posting)

Bentley University•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bentley University's Computer Information Systems Department invites experienced technology professionals and educators to apply to a pooled posting for adjunct lecturers. Applications are retained and reviewed as teaching needs arise each semester; joining the pool does not guarantee an assignment. Adjuncts teach at the intersection of technology and business, at undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses cover information technology foundations; data and databases; programming and application development; artificial intelligence and analytics; cybersecurity and infrastructure; business processes, systems analysis, and enterprise systems; and financial technology. Applicants should identify the specific courses they are prepared to teach in their cover letter. Undergraduate CIS courses are taught in person on Bentley's Waltham campus, and instructors must be available to teach during the day, Monday through Friday. Undergraduate sections may be scheduled during the day or evening. Graduate courses are generally hybrid, and some courses are also offered online. Section formats and expectations are confirmed with the department before each term. Assignments depend on enrollment and department needs. The required qualifications include a related graduate degree and, for candidates without a doctorate, significant professional experience in the subject taught. Candidates must be able to teach in person on campus and explain technical material clearly to business students. A doctorate, college teaching experience, breadth across the CIS catalog, relevant certifications, recent professional engagement, adult training experience, learning-management-system experience, active-learning practice, responsible integration of generative AI, and commitment to student success are preferred. Adjunct faculty compensation for the 2025–26 academic year is $7,225 per course. Courses with labs and other four-credit courses have a higher minimum rate of $9,333 per course. Compensation is governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Bentley University and SEIU Local 509. Bentley requires reference checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

Requirements

A graduate degree related to the courses taught: a doctorate, or a master's degree in information systems, computer science, data science or analytics, cybersecurity, software engineering, or a closely related field.
For FinTech courses, a graduate degree in finance or a related field combined with substantial technology experience is also appropriate.
For candidates without a doctorate, significant professional experience in the subject taught, in both duration and level of responsibility.
Ability to teach in person on Bentley's Waltham campus.
Ability to explain technical material clearly to business students.

Nice To Haves

A doctorate in a related field.
College teaching experience with undergraduates or working graduate students, with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Ability to teach several courses in the CIS catalog and availability for daytime or evening sections.
Current professional certifications relevant to the teaching area, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, AWS or Microsoft Azure, PMP or Scrum, SAP, or CFA for FinTech courses.
Recent engagement in the field, such as related full-time work within the last five years, or consulting, continuing education, certifications, conference participation, presentations, or publications within the last three years.
Experience teaching or training adults in professional settings, such as corporate training or certification preparation.
Experience with Brightspace or another learning management system, and with hands-on, active learning such as labs, cases, and team projects.
Experience integrating generative AI tools responsibly into coursework and designing assessments that remain meaningful when students have access to AI.
A commitment to the success of all students, including first-generation and multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned sections consistent with the approved catalog description and course learning outcomes.
For coordinated multi-section courses, use the shared syllabus, assessments, and Brightspace course template, and participate in coordinator meetings.
Hold all class meetings and exams as scheduled in the academic calendar, starting and ending each class on time.
Post the syllabus in Brightspace before classes begin, provide timely feedback, keep the Brightspace gradebook current, and submit final grades by university deadlines.
Hold consistent, in-person office hours and respond promptly to students, the department chair, and course coordinators.
Uphold Bentley's academic integrity policies and set clear expectations for student use of generative AI.
Work with Student Accessibility Services to provide approved accommodations.
Contribute to assurance-of-learning assessment when a course is selected.
Encourage students to complete FLEX (Feedback on the Learning Experience) each semester and use the results to strengthen teaching.
Keep course examples current with professional practice.
Complete required university onboarding and training.