Adjunct Computer Science Database Design/Deve bei Chestnut Hill College

Adjunct Professor – Computer Science Program Specializing in Database Design and Development

The Center for Data & Society at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for an Adjunct Professor to teach a database design course in Spring 2026.

Two sections of our Database Design and Development course are currently available and are set to run on Tuesdays/Thursdays in the morning. Timing can be adjusted if needed. An on-campus presence is necessary.

Opportunities for teaching in subsequent semesters are also available for additional subjects.

 Requirements

• General experience with Database Management and Design
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and JavaScript
• Master’s degree (or higher) in computer science or a closely related discipline.  
• Previous college-level teaching experience is a plus.
• Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development.
• Strong problem-solving, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Documented experience with learning management systems. Preferably Canvas.

 About Chestnut Hill College 

Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, Chestnut Hill College is an independent, Catholic institution rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition that fosters equality through holistic education. Distinguished by its strong mission, collegial environment, and dedication to personalized instruction through a small faculty-to-student ratio, the College promotes the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person. Located in the charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, it serves a culturally diverse student body.

The Center for Data & Society is an interdisciplinary departmental grouping of the computer, cybersecurity, mathematical, and select social science departments, with a minor in Data Studies for Social Good.

The program offers courses that are designed to prepare students for careers in computer science and related fields. Students take a variety of courses that introduce them to programming concepts, data structures, computer algorithms, computer architecture, networking, and cybersecurity.

Contact Information

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and three references via ADP Workforce Now HERE. No phone calls, please.

Interviewing will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts must also be submitted if you are granted an interview and subsequently hired.

Chestnut Hill College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value.  To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.