"Adjunct Faculty, Computer Systems"

Company Description

Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.

Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciating our differences and commonalities. To achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. MCC embraces inclusion and diversity, offering activities and programs to enhance the personal and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. The College welcomes candidates committed to MCC's mission of access, academic excellence, and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton Campus, or in an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed. Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the Information and Computer Technologies Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Course topics may include object-oriented programming with Java and C++, as well as Python, C, or assembly language. Courses relating to digital systems, sensor-based data acquisition, basic robotics, and other computer systems or computer science topics may be included in this adjunct faculty member's responsibilities.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject knowledge.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Information and Computer Technologies as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teaches course(s)/section(s) each term, as outlined by the contract and as available.
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives.
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogy to facilitate learning.
• Incorporates high impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate.
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize workflow and multi-task.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor's degree in an Information and Computer Technology/Computer Science (or related field) field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Teaching/training experience (secondary, higher education, adult) in computer systems, computer science, or related fields or at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in a contemporary programming language (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python) as evidenced by academic preparation or professional experience.
• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
• Evidence of ongoing professional growth and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree in an Information and Computer Technology/Computer Science (or related field) field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Ability to teach hardware-focused courses and guide students in a face-to-face lab environment.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Experience teaching web-enhanced or fully online courses.
• In-person availability and ability to teach hardware-focused courses and guide students in a face-to-face lab environment.
• Experience teaching using a learning management system such as Brightspace/D2L, BlackBoard, Canvas, or Moodle.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.

Additional Information

Pay Rate for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: Determined on adjunct rank and ranges from $1,217- $1,484 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking the APPLY NOW tab.

Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts*

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.