Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering needs to hire Adjunct Lecturers to teach courses in the Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science program.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in one of the STEM/CS fields;
- Substantial industry experience related to Machine Learning and Data Science.
- PhD in one of the STEM/CS fields,
- Industry experience related to Machine Learning and Data Science.
- Experience with a learning management system, preferably Canvas;
- Teaching experience at the college level.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline;
- Prepare and objectively grade class assignments and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with course outcomes;
- Maintain accurate, transparent student records;
- Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to e-mail inquiries;
- Adhere to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades;
- Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses;
- Other duties as assigned by contract and/or by the Course Coordinator including assessing course(s) taught for continuous improvement.
Other
- Adjunct Lecturers are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
- Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online.
- Adjunct Lecturers are employed based on student enrollment and staffing needs.
- The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
