Job Description

The King's University offers an exceptional liberal arts education from a Christian perspective. Located in Edmonton,


Alberta, King's serves students from across Canada and around the world. Join a dedicated team who have a desire and


common mission to see students grow in a dynamic and nurturing Christian environment. People who love working and


succeed at King's serve God gladly, work collaboratively, think creatively, and embrace diversity.


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Sessional Lab Instructor(s): Computing Science


Part Time, Sessional

POSITION SUMMARY

The Faculty of Natural Science at the King's University is seeking a sessional lab instructor(s) in Computing


Science for the Winter term (January 6 - April 27, 2026) of the 2025-26 academic year. Each course lab meets


for 3 hours per week. Candidates are welcome to apply for an individual course, or all listed courses.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CMPT 276 - Data Structures


Thursday 2:00 - 5:00


The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of programming data structures,


including how to select and design data structures that are appropriate for particular applications.


Topics include stacks, queues, lists, trees, search trees, graphs, and sets. This course provides a mixture


of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The study of data structures and algorithms is


carried out within an object-oriented framework and programming language.




CMPT 304 - Web Application Design


Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30 and Tuesday 2:00 - 5:00


This course introduces client-side and server-side development for creating modern Web-applications.


Client-side development topics include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JavaScript libraries. Server-side


topics include backend processing including input parsing and sanitation, developing asynchronous


Web architectures using AJAX, and simple interactions with external data sources such as databases.


Social issues related to Internet applications will be presented.




CMPT 405 - Software Testing and Security


Monday 2:00 - 5:00


This course addresses problems and solutions for long-term software maintenance and evolution, and


for large-scale, long-lived software systems. Topics include software engineering techniques for large-

scale projects, commercial-grade software testing of complex projects, legacy software systems,


software evolution, software maintenance, re-use and programming efficiencies, computer systems


and security from a development perspective. The social and professional issues that arise in the


context of software engineering will be discussed.

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc (MSc or PhD) in computing Science or related field. Assent to the University's Christian Statement of Faith
A condition of employment is assent to the University's Christian Statement of Faith found at:


https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/careers




Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.


Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter through our online portal at kingsu.ca/about-us/careers.




Dr. Andrew Tappenden, Dean of Natural Sciences


The King's University


9125-50 Street, Edmonton, Alberta


T6B 2H3




Visit our web site at www.kingsu.ca.




We appreciate all applicants for considering The King's University as a potential employer, however, only


those considered for an interview will be contacted.




The King's University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified


individuals including members of visible minorities, Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and persons with


disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will


be given priority.