Adjunct Computer Science professor jobs
Part-time computer science teaching positions at universities, community colleges, and online-first institutions across the U.S. Online, remote, and on-campus roles.
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Instructor Pool - COMPUTER SCIENCE & COMPUTER ENGINERING
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Instructor Pool - COMPUTER SCIENCE & COMPUTER ENGINERING
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Adjunct Instructor-Artificial Intelligence
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Instructor Pool - COMPUTER SCIENCE & COMPUTER ENGINERING
Metropolitan Community College Area
I.T. Adjunct Instructor – Computer Programming
Metropolitan Community College Area
I.T. Adjunct Instructor – Database Administration and Data Science
Point Loma Nazarene University
Adjunct Pool (2025-26)/Computer Science, Information Systems and Information Technology
Point Loma Nazarene University
Adjunct Pool (2025/2026)/Mathematics and Data Science
University of the Cumberlands
Adjuncts Faculty - Master Degree Program in Data Science and Cyber-engineering
University of the Cumberlands
Adjunct Faculty - Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
University of the Cumberlands
Adjunct Faculty - Masters Degree Program in Computer Science (CS)
University of the Cumberlands
Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Technology
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Instructor Pool - COMPUTER SCIENCE & COMPUTER ENGINERING
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Part Time - Artificial Intelligence - Non-Credit Instructor
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Part Time - Computer Science - Adjunct Instructor
University of Miami
Part-Time Lecturer Pool_Department of Computer Science
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Software Innovation and Technology Leadership Lecturer
Young Harris College
Adjunct Professor of Computer Science
The United States Coast Guard Academy
Lecturer in Computing/Data Science/AI&ML Department of Mathematics
About adjunct computer science professor jobs
Adjunct computer science professors are part-time faculty hired semester by semester to teach undergraduate or graduate computer science courses. Most institutions hire computer science adjuncts to cover high-enrollment introductory courses, asynchronous online sections, summer terms, and specialized electives that don't justify a full-time hire.
Common adjunct computer science teaching assignments
- Introduction to Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
Credentials and qualifications
The standard credential for adjunct computer science teaching is a master's in computer science, IT, or related field (industry experience at major tech companies is often accepted at applied programs). Accreditation guidelines generally require at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline you're teaching — so a related field is often acceptable if you have enough discipline-specific coursework.
Where to find adjunct computer science jobs
The most active employers of adjunct computer science faculty are the large online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden), community college systems, public university continuing education divisions, and four-year private universities. The listings above pull from all of these.
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifications do I need to teach adjunct computer science?
- Most adjunct computer science positions require a master's in computer science, IT, or related field (industry experience at major tech companies is often accepted at applied programs). Community colleges and online universities have more flexibility on credentials; four-year universities and graduate programs are stricter.
- How much do adjunct computer science professors earn per course?
- Adjunct computer science pay typically falls in the $2,000–$7,000 per 3-credit course range. Community colleges and online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty) sit at the lower end ($2,000–$3,500). Four-year university extension programs and graduate-level computer science courses pay $3,500–$7,000+.
- What computer science courses do adjuncts typically teach?
- The most common adjunct computer science teaching assignments are introductory and gen-ed courses with high enrollment: Introduction to Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Systems, Web Development, and similar undergraduate sections.
- Can I teach adjunct computer science online or remote?
- Yes — every major online university (SNHU, UMGC, Western Governors, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden) hires online computer science adjuncts, and most community colleges and four-year universities now offer asynchronous online sections in computer science. Filter the listings above by modality "Online" to see only remote-eligible roles.
- How competitive are adjunct computer science positions?
- Competition varies by institution tier. Brand-name universities and tenure-track-adjacent roles are very competitive; online-first universities, community colleges, and continuing education programs maintain large rolling adjunct pools and hire continuously.