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Role-type: Part-time
Location: Remote
Kibo is an online university that offers STEM degrees to African students, starting with computer science. We’re on a mission to educate the next billion by using technology to deliver affordable and high-quality learning at scale. In 2022, we launched an online Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science to learners in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. In addition to the BSc, we offer free introductory programming classes and have taught 650+ students in 18 African countries in the past year. Our investors include Neo, Future Africa, Pledges Inc, and angel investors who are experts in tech and education. In April 2022, we won the GSV Cup from among 750+ global edtech startups; you can watch the presentation to learn more about our why.
In this conversation (YouTube), Ope (CEO) and Rob (Head of Curriculum) discuss the role of faculty at Kibo.
We are hiring adjunct faculty members to design course curriculum for the degree. This is a part-time, non-tenure track, curriculum design faculty position with no requirements of research. In this role, you will plan lessons, write exercises, and build projects for students to complete. Faculty will work closely with our core academic team, led by Keno (CAO) and Rob (CS Curriculum). Specifically, you will:
Note: this appointment is for curriculum design only, but we welcome applicants who are also interested in being course instructors in addition to curriculum designers.
Kibo's computer science curriculum integrates computer science theory, software development practice, and essential non-technical skills. You can explore the courses here.
We are currently seeking Adjunct Faculty to design or improve the following courses which will be offered in Term 4 (July - Sept 2023) and Term 5 (Oct - Dec 2023) of our program.
Before applying, please review the course descriptions here (filter for Year 1 courses). When you apply, you will be able to indicate which courses you are interested in designing.