Adjunct Teaching - Information Systems - IS 590R: AI Applications in Business

Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, completed by the position start date. 

Must be able to do the following:

• Teach practical applications of AI in business, including business AI architectures, problem framing, systems thinking, and evaluation of AI-powered solutions.
• Guide students through AI-assisted ideation, prototyping, and coding in individual labs and an end-to-end team project.
• Facilitate discussion, develop students' communication and collaboration skills, and assess individual and team contributions.
• Model sound AI judgment, academic integrity, and transparent disclosure of AI use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching or training experience at the university or professional level.
• Experience applying AI to business problems and guiding collaborative projects with practical deliverables.

• Lead discussion-based class sessions, encourage attendance and active engagement, and support students through course assignments and labs.
• Guide a semester-long team project and review short peer-contribution summaries; adjust individual credit for consistent under-contribution as appropriate.
• Encourage AI use for ideation, prototyping, and coding.
• Uphold the BYU Honor Code and academic integrity standards, and demonstrate commitment to the Information Systems program.
• Engage effectively with students in person and through online course communication.

At the end of the semester, students should be able to:

• Identify high-quality business problems and apply systems thinking to understand their context and implications.
• Communicate with influence and collaborate across stakeholders.
• Understand AI architectures in business and exercise strong judgment when selecting and using AI tools.
• Integrate problem identification, communication, collaboration, and AI solution design into a meaningful end-to-end project.
  

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