Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Computer Science

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.

Position Purpose:

The College of Health and Sciences at Aurora University invites applications for a full-time, lecturer/senior lecturer position in Computer Science starting in Fall 2025. The candidate will teach a wide range of courses in our new, innovative MSCS program, with potential to teach at the undergraduate level. The MSCS program focuses on foundational knowledge, emerging technologies, and sustainable strategies to prepare students for leadership roles in reshaping how technology benefits society. Courses are offered in a hybrid format, with each course including both in-person and online components. The candidate is expected to support student learning by providing mentorship and leadership to students, foster critical thinking and problem-solving, support diverse learning needs, and encourage professional and interdisciplinary skills.

Core Competencies:

Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.

Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. Our singular goal is to empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.

Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.

Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

Essential Job Functions:

Teach graduate courses in a hybrid format, with portions of each course delivered in-person at our Aurora campus and other portions delivered online.

Teach approximately 12 credit hours each semester for a total of 24 hours each year.

Work in a collaborative departmental environment and provide service to the department and university.

Actively engage in department, school, and university events, contributing to the community and supporting institutional initiatives.

Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments, exams, and projects to support student learning and ensure grades are recorded accurately and promptly in accordance with institutional policies.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education: PhD in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field is preferred, though consideration will be given to applicants with a master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field with a minimum of five years of industry experience in a technical field.

Experience: Industry experience and/or teaching experience preferred. Ability to work and collaborate with all department faculty and a diverse student body are necessary.

Skills:

Skills: Ability to teach a wide variety of courses, including Foundations of Emerging Technologies, Ethics and Sustainability in Tech Policy, Big Data Technologies and Architectures, Computer Systems Architecture and Engineering, Cyber-Physical Systems and Security, Cloud Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning and Large Language Models, Advanced Programming Paradigms, as well as specialization courses in Cybersecurity and Data Science.

Physical Requirements: Ability to interact with individuals, both in-person and via technology. Ability to be physically present in class and during office hours. Ability to demonstrate physical activities relevant to the profession.

The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.