Part-Time Lecturer – Information Systems, MGEN/College of Engineering at the Roux Institute - Portland, Maine

About the Opportunity

The Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering (MGEN) unit, within the College of Engineering, at the Roux Institute, invites applications for Part-Time Lecturers teaching selected graduate courses f or the multidisciplinary master’s degree in Information Systems programs in Portland, Maine.  

The MGEN unit seeks to produce more effective software engineers and information technology professionals who are substantially more than capable of addressing the ever-evolving needs of digital society in terms of time, cost, and quality. The unit will accomplish this by revolutionizing the way software is designed and evolved over time, based on the belief that software is a systems engineering challenge rather than a coding problem. See website for details of programs: http://www.coe.neu.edu/graduate-school/multidisciplinary

Responsibilities:

Teach selected graduate courses within the multidisciplinary master’s degree programs. See website for details of programs: http://www.coe.neu.edu/graduate-school/multidisciplinary

Responsibilities include preparation of lectures, course materials, examinations, and evaluation of student performance in the course.

The multidisciplinary master’s suite of degree programs at the Roux Institute include:

MS in Information Systems focuses on the intersection of cutting-edge technology and business complexity with an emphasis on the art and science of designing intricate software applications especially in the areas of healthcare, security and privacy, auditing and compliance, business improvement and intelligence, as well as financial accountability. Courses include application engineering and development, engineering big-data systems, and engineering secure software systems.

MS in Information Systems Bridge is focused for students with non-STEM, non-technical bachelor’s degrees that are the knowledge link between business users and technologists by understanding the complexities of both. Students’ undergraduate work in the humanities provides them with a unique perspective and approach in developing systems via a socio-technical lens. Students take courses specifically designed to bridge their current professional pursuits with the background and industry knowledge needed to advance in the IT sector. As industries launch into a digitized future, professionals with a clear understanding of how technology can be used to address large societal challenges are in demand.

Qualifications:

M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering discipline is required; professional work in I.T. or related field and/or teaching experience is required. Must have strong, effective verbal skills to communicate well with students.