Algorithms and Data Structures – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus - (Spring 2027) – College of Engineering and Technology

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University’s College of Engineering and Technology is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach the Algorithms and Data Structures course in person at the Phoenix campus during the Spring 2027 semester, January 4 through April 23, 2027. The college’s faculty engage with and mentor students to support their academic, spiritual, and personal growth and prepare them for changing fields in IT and engineering. The course covers classical algorithms and data structures, emphasizing their implementation and application to real-world computational problems. Topics include sorting, searching, string processing, graphs, divide-and-conquer, recursive backtracking, and evaluating algorithm efficiency. Hands-on activities involve writing code to implement concepts and algorithm techniques. The position provides part-time, face-to-face instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes.

Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, or a related listed degree, with at least five years of experience in computer programming with C++ and Java.
Before applying, attach an unofficial transcript reflecting the degree earned and 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above.
Attach unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Programming; alternatively, an MBA or Master’s in Information Systems with at least two years of experience in computer programming with C++ and Java.

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
Assess student performance and mentor student success in the classroom.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.