Reports to: Director of Graduate Business Programs Position Type: Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty Compensation: $8,805 per course Deadline: Open until filled Target Start Date: June 2027
Menlo College seeks well-qualified applicants for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach Data Repositories and Cloud Infrastructure Course in the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program, Analytics Track. Cloud technologies serve as the collection of services and solutions many organizations develop on, deploy on, rely upon, and conduct critical business on for their day-to-day operations. Many organizations have migrated from traditional data repositories and data systems to cloud data lakes and platforms appropriate for reporting, aggregating, analyzing, and making decisions based on resulting conclusions. The course presents cloud service and deployment models as well as the services, solutions, infrastructure, platforms, and software tools used to accommodate sizeable data repositories. We are particularly interested in a candidate who combines academic expertise with handson professional experience in cloud computing, data infrastructure, and enterprise information systems.
The successful candidate should have an earned Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from a reputable university. Candidates must have at least three years of relevant industry experience in cloud computing, data engineering, data architecture, database systems, or related areas. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge of cloud infrastructure, data repositories, data lakes, database technologies, modern data architectures, and major cloud environments, as well as prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. Candidates must be able to connect technical concepts with business and organizational applications. They must also possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work in a collaborative and collegial environment.
The position requires graduate teaching in Data Repositories and Cloud Infrastructure, preparation and delivery of lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and applied learning activities, and assessment of student learning. The adjunct faculty member will teach concepts related to cloud service and deployment models, data storage, data repositories, data lakes, infrastructure, platforms, and associated software tools; incorporate contemporary industry technologies and business use cases; develop practical assignments or projects; provide timely feedback; maintain regular communication with students; support course and program learning-outcome assessment; and collaborate with the Graduate Program Director as needed to maintain alignment with the MSIS curriculum.
Menlo College is doing transformative work with a significantly diverse population of students, about one-third of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Almost 100 years old, this small gem of a private college – with fewer than 900 students – is changing lives and providing a stream of inspiring, diverse and capable graduates to Silicon Valley companies and organizations. The private school offers four-year undergraduate degrees in business and psychology, and three graduate programs that leverage key areas of excellence within the College.
Menlo College faculty members teach and mentor from their perspectives as scholars, entrepreneurs, managers, and community leaders. Menlo College attracts students from all over the world – young adults who are committed to learning, playing intercollegiate sports, starting and leading organizations, and volunteering in the community. The campus is located 30 miles south of San Francisco in Silicon Valley, one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative locations. Silicon Valley is renowned as an innovation incubator with many opportunities for experience-based learning.
Menlo College is consistently featured in lists of America’s best colleges, including citations by the Princeton Review. AffordableCollegesOnline.org (AC Online) has brought additional recognition to the quality of the Menlo College experience when the organization named Menlo as one of the 4-year colleges in California with the best lifetime return on investment (ROI). The diversity of Menlo students is reflected in its designations as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Menlo is also one of the safest campuses anywhere; Universities.com ranks Menlo first in California, and fourth in the nation as the “safest college campus in America.”
Submitted applications should include a letter of interest that discusses teaching philosophy and relevant academic and professional experience, a current CV, names and contact information for 3 references, and teaching evaluations (if available). Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Please submit materials to:
Menlo College Attn: Human Resources Department| 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301 Or via email to hr@menlo.edu
Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a criminal background check. Menlo College is committed to a firm policy of equal employment opportunity.
