"PT Instructor, Computer Science"

Job Description

Las Positas College

Livermore, CA

PT Instructor, Computer Science

Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH

Most classes are between 3.625 to 5.25 CAH (including lab) and PT Faculty can potentially teach up to 10 CAH per semester.

https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/FacultySalarySchedule07012025.pdf

Start Date: Fall 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA  94551

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Instructor, Computer Science for Las Positas College.

A desirable applicant will be capable of providing instruction in one or more of the following courses:

Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts, Computing Fundamentals in C++, Data Structures and Algorithms in C++, Java Programming, Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, and additional CS courses as developed by the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
4. Meet with students outside of class periodically (office hours);
5. Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters;
6. Grade students work;
7. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
8. Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
9. Maintain accurate academic records.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelors in either of the above AND Masters in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR Bachelors in engineering AND Masters in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics or business administration OR Bachelors in mathematics AND Masters in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelors degree in any of the above AND a masters degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent.

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Applicants applying under the “Equivalent” provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Ideal candidates will have community college experience or experience being the instructor of record in lower division courses.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

Notification to Applicants
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.    TO APPLY, please send the following application materials to the contact listed below:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; however, official copies must be submitted if hired.) Any degrees earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. (Please use https://www.naces.org/members to obtain evaluations.)
4. Part-Time Faculty Application (Application procedures also included below https://clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/1.PTFacApp.pdf https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/PTFacAppProcedures.pdf

Name:  Jeffrey Weichert (Computer Studies Coordinator)
Email:  jweichert@laspositascollege.edu
Phone:  925 424-1199
Department:  Computer Studies (STEM Division)