Part-time Computer Science Faculty

Job type Part Time Location Department Division of Science Salary TBD Have a question? Part-time Computer Science Faculty Accepting applications About this position ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE The Division of Science, Technology, and Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Southern Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of part-time instructor of computer science. The division seeks instructors capable of teaching a range of introductory and upper-level classes, including Introduction to Computers, Hardware and Software Configuration and Support, and Networking II. This position begins in August 2025 with the potential for subsequent employment as a full-time faculty member. Compensation is commensurate with experience and credentials. Founded in 1906 and located in Central, South Carolina, Southern Wesleyan University spans 350 acres and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. With a student body of just under 1200 students, SWU is a diverse community with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The Division of Science, Technology, and Mathematics offers a B.A. degree in chemistry and B.S. degrees in biochemistry, biology, computer information systems, environmental science, exercise science, forensic science, mathematics, and various pre-professional fields (pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary science). SWU is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant leaders who impact the world for Christ. The university aims to recruit exceptional instructors committed to the faithful pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty in the classroom. Southern Wesleyan aspires to be one of the nation’s premier Christian liberal arts colleges while remaining firmly grounded in biblical orthodoxy, and it seeks high-caliber, like-minded faculty members to join this mission. About our ideal candidate The ideal candidate will have: A master’s degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field; those with extensive professional experience and appropriate certificates will also be considered. A mature faith in Jesus Christ. A commitment to the Christian liberal arts tradition and the mission of the university. A desire to integrate Christian faith and learning in the classroom. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching. A willingness to teach courses in face-to-face and/or online modalities. In addition to completing the SWU employment application, interested candidates should submit a current CV, unofficial transcripts, the names and contact information of two professional references, and a cover letter that addresses their fit with the position and with Southern Wesleyan University’s Christian mission. The review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. About us Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Southern Wesleyan University to provide and maintain equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), disability, genetic information, veteran-status, age, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies. The University reserves its right to operate as a church-related institution and to develop policies consistent with the religious tenets of its sponsoring denomination, The Wesleyan Church, and is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended). University Mission Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. In addition to specific academic requirements, SWU provides quality undergraduate and graduate programs in a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. Candidates for employment must support the Christian mission of the university and give evidence of successful professional experience, mature faith, and consistent Christian lifestyle. To view the university's profile, visit About SWU. To learn more about The Wesleyan Church-it's history, beliefs, and position on current issues-visit wesleyan.org/about. Applicants for employment are encouraged to view the following links providing additional information about how our campus community lives out these beliefs and practices. Statement of Purpose Doctrinal Statement Community Expectations University Core Values Christ Centered: Purpose, Scholarship, Community, Transformation Purpose: A specific calling for a unique role in our world. Scholarship: Academic excellence in an innovative faith-centered environment. Community: Belonging to a connected and compassionate body of learners. Transformation: Christ’s redemptive work in individual and corporate life. We believe that every individual has a God given purpose, brought to fruition by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit and the challenge of scholarship. As we participate in a consecrated community of learners we are continuously transformed into the image of Christ both individually and corporately.