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San Mateo County Community College District · 1 month ago

Part-Time Computer Information Science Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

San Mateo County Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Computer Information Science Instructor. The role involves teaching various computer programming or information systems classes and consulting with students during office hours.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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

Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours; maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies

Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs

Qualification

Teaching computer programmingVisual BasicC++JavaJavaScriptBasic XHTMLCSSCultural competenceCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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

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

Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment

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

Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences

Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes

Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities

Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum

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.