Online computer science adjunct professor jobs
Work-from-home computer science teaching positions at community colleges, universities, and online-first institutions across the U.S. No campus visits required.
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Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence
Lindenwood University LLC
Adjunct Instructor, College of Arts and Humanities (Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence (MS Program), Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science
Online Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence
Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College
One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor in Data Science
DeVry University
Online Visiting Professor of Software Development
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Adjunct Faculty, Online Course (SPAC 515- Cybersecurity Applications in Space, College of Aviation, Worldwide Campus)
Game Design Adjunct Faculty - Lecture & Lab in Digital animation for games, artificial intelligence for games, and 3D game graphics programming (ONLINE and IN PERSON COURSES) - Fall 2026
Adjunct Faculty, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (Online)
Computer Science Adjunct (ONLINE)
Part-Time Online Faculty – Computer Science
Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Analytics, Health Informatics, and Cybersecurity Programs (Online)
Adjunct Faculty - Cybersecurity (Remote)
Adjunct Faculty - Information Technology (Remote)
Adjunct Faculty - Information Technology (Part-Time)
Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity Adjuncts (2026-2027)
Adjunct Instructor - Information Technology (online)
Union College of Union County, NJ
Game Design Adjunct Faculty - Lecture & Lab in Digital Animation for Games, Artificial Intelligence for Games, and 3D Game Graphics Programming (Online and in Person Courses) - Fall 2026
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science
About online computer science adjunct jobs
This page lists online and remote adjunct computer science teaching jobs — fully work-from-home faculty positions where you teach computer science and IT courses without setting foot on campus. Listings come from community colleges, public and private universities, and the large online-first institutions, and are refreshed daily.
Online sections in computer science are among the most consistently staffed in higher education because introductory courses run every term and enroll heavily. That turnover is what makes adjunct teaching in this discipline accessible to instructors without a full-time academic appointment.
Courses online computer science adjuncts commonly teach
- Introduction to Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
What you'll typically need
Most postings ask for a master's in computer science, IT, or related field (industry experience at major tech companies is often accepted at applied programs). Beyond credentials, hiring committees look for evidence you can run an asynchronous course: familiarity with an LMS, responsiveness to students you'll never meet in person, and comfort with the institution's existing course shell. If you're applying for your first online section, say so directly and point to any training you've completed.
How to use this page
Every listing here is both online-eligible and in computer science. Use the filters to narrow by pay or posting date, or save a search to get email alerts when new online computer science roles open. For in-person and hybrid options, see the full computer science listings; for online roles in other disciplines, browse all online adjunct jobs.
Frequently asked questions
- What does an online computer science adjunct professor do?
- Online computer science adjuncts teach one or more computer science and IT courses fully remotely, usually through a learning management system like Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle. The work is mostly asynchronous — recording or curating lectures, moderating discussion boards, and grading — with occasional live Zoom sessions or virtual office hours. Course design is often already done for you, especially at large online universities.
- What qualifications do I need to teach computer science online?
- Most institutions require a master's in computer science, IT, or related field (industry experience at major tech companies is often accepted at applied programs). The common accreditation standard is 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline you'll teach, which is what allows people with a related degree to qualify. Prior online teaching experience helps but is rarely required — many schools provide their own LMS certification before your first term.
- How much do online computer science adjuncts get paid?
- Pay is set per course rather than per hour at most institutions. Community colleges commonly pay $2,000–$3,500 per 3-credit course and four-year universities $3,000–$7,000+, with online sections usually paid at the same rate as in-person ones at the same school. Listings on this page show pay where the institution discloses it — many don't, so it's worth asking during the interview.
- What computer science courses do online adjuncts usually teach?
- Introductory and general-education sections turn over the most often, since they run every term and enroll the most students. Frequently staffed courses include Introduction to Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Systems, Web Development, Cybersecurity. Upper-division and graduate seminars are typically reserved for full-time faculty.
- Can I teach online computer science courses from any state?
- Usually yes. Most institutions participate in SARA (the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement), which lets them hire instructors across state lines. A few states and a few institutions add their own residency or licensure requirements, so confirm what the posting says before you apply.
- How many online courses can I teach at once?
- Most institutions cap adjuncts at 1–3 courses per term to stay under the 30 hours/week threshold that would trigger benefits eligibility. Because online teaching has no commute, many instructors stack courses across two to four institutions at the same time — the entirely-remote version of the "freeway flyer" pattern.