"Part-Time Computer Information Science Instructor (Pool)"

Part-Time Computer Information Science Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach computer programming or information systems classes such as Visual Basic, Introduction to Internet Programming, C++, JAVA, JavaScript, Basic XHTML, CSS, and from the regular Computer Science Department curriculum.
2. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours; maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
3. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes.

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. The use of technology in teaching and computer science.
2. The role and purpose of the community college.
3. Established academic standards.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in one or more areas of computer science. Please indicate in your cover letter which programming languages you are qualified to teach and outline any specific experience teaching programming.
2. Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment.
3. Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills.
4. Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
5. Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes.
6. Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities.
7. Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum.

Job Requirements:

• Possession of a Master's or above in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's or above in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's or above in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's or above in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND a Master's or above in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions.

Additional Information: Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Work Demands: The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected.

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer.

To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191686