Tech Adjunct (Technology & Business)

Neumont University • Salt Lake, UT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Neumont University is looking to fill multiple adjunct faculty positions to teach in the area of Business & Technology. They are seeking tech individuals with in-industry experience to teach emerging and disruptive technologies and their business applications. This includes familiarity with cloud computing concepts (AWS), Internet of Things (IoT), AI/machine learning trends, and Extended Reality (XR) technologies. The role requires strong communication skills to present complex technical topics to business-oriented audiences. Prior experience in technology consulting, IT strategy, or teaching business technology courses is preferred. The courses are in-person, on campus, and range from 5 to 10 weeks long, with flexible AM and PM class times to accommodate full-time work schedules. Adjuncts may spend up to 10 hours per week on grading and curriculum familiarization, which decreases with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science or a related field AND 4 years of CS related experience (or 8 years of CS related experience without a CS degree).
• Broad understanding of emerging and disruptive technologies and their business applications.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, with hands-on experience in AWS (core services, security, VPC, pricing, and the AWS Management Console).
• Knowledge of Internet of Things (IoT) concepts and applications.
• Awareness of AI/machine learning trends and their impact on business.
• Familiarity with Extended Reality (XR) technologies (AR/VR/MR) and 3D printing in a business context.
• Ability to evaluate and compare emerging technology platforms and their strategic business value.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex technical topics to business-oriented audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in technology consulting, IT strategy, or teaching business technology courses.
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology, focusing on active learning and engaging students.
• Grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Mentoring students in groups or individually.
• Evaluating curriculum, adapting coursework and materials as necessary to meet student learning needs.
• Implementing best practices in teaching and project-based learning.
• Submitting all new teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course.
• Working with supervisor to identify areas for personal development and course improvement.
• Utilizing feedback from mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations to improve teaching.
• Identifying innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems.
• Teaching material defined in the course description and syllabus.
• Maintaining and meeting the listed student learning goals.
• Utilizing the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus, course materials, and grades.
• Providing a safe learning environment for students.
• Answering and dealing respectfully with student complaints and problems.
• Using effective assessments that measure student learning.
• Providing timely and accurate feedback to students' assignments, exams, projects, etc.

Benefits

• Develop leadership and mentoring skills.
• Rewarding experience seeing students understand complex subjects and gain confidence.
• Opportunity to give back through educating the next generation of tech experts.
• Experience the "light" turn on in your student's eyes as you teach and they experience true understanding.
• Be a part of a computer science institution that focuses on creating software engineers that can DO, not just theorize.
• Develop your teaching/mentoring skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level