Role-type: Part-time
Location: Remote, but generally available 2pm-4pm GMT
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 teach CS courses. This is a part-time, non-tenure track, teaching faculty position with no requirements of research. We have immediate openings for instructors starting in January 2023. We are also building a part-time faculty pool from which instructors will be considered for teaching appointments as they become available. Faculty will work closely with our core academic team, led by Keno (CAO) and Rob (CS Curriculum). Specifically, you will
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 building the adjunct faculty pool, to help design and teach other courses in the curriculum. Even if the courses listed above are not a fit, you can apply for consideration in a future term.
Before applying, please review the course descriptions here. When you apply, you will be able to indicate which courses you are interested in teaching.