Instructor - Computer Science job

Description

Chemeketa aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time faculty position that actively and effectively teaches a variety of computer science transfer classes, including but not limited to, computational thinking, introductory software engineering, computer architecture, data structures, and computer science electives. The Computer Science Instructor helps promote the access and success of students who have not traditionally participated in computer science education. In addition to teaching, faculty are involved in program leadership, student advising, curriculum development and outcomes.

This position will begin Fall 2020.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Instructional Program Responsibilities

* Participates in curriculum development;
* Recommends course outline revisions
* Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment
* Participates in department level assessment of student learning outcomes
* Recommends library and reference materials
* Contributes suggestions for annual department budget
* Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area
* Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work
* Represents the department at pertinent meetings as required
* Promotes positive images of college and college programs
* Develops and maintains contacts with community and professional organizations
* Functions as a life-long learner

Instruction

* Instructs a variety of computer science transfer classes, including but not limited to, computational thinking, programing, introductory software engineering, computer architecture, data structures, web application development, and computer science electives
* Meets all scheduled and special classes - day, possibly evening and weekends
* Teaches classes as assigned, following approved course outlines
* Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
* Posts and maintains office hours
* Provides students with course syllabi
* Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required
* Maintains college facilities and equipment

Teaching and Learning Values

* Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
* Encourages creative and critical thinking
* Engages participants in an active learning process
* Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives
* Encourages student responsibility for learning
* Promotes learning as a lifelong process

Institutional Expectations

* Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
* Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
* Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
* Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from an accredited institution

* OR-

Masters degree in related field and 30+ graduate credits in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering

Core Competencies

* Demonstrated understanding of equity gaps and barriers to success for different student populations
* Applied knowledge of best practices in actively and effectively teaching to a diverse student population
* Demonstrated commitment to access and success of students who have not traditionally participated in computer science education

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience teaching Computer Science topics (Preferred teaching topics include: computational thinking, software engineering, computer architecture, and data structures)
* Experience teaching in a community college or teaching lower division courses at a college/university
* Experience teaching online and/or hybrid courses
* Industry experience as a software engineer or as a trainer of software engineers
* Experience in curriculum development, student advising and program coordination

Supplemental Information

When applying for this posting, you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

* Cover Letter (up to two pages)
* Curriculum vitae or resume that highlights how you meet the qualifications and would be a good fit for this position
* Teaching Philosophy (up to one page)
* Unofficial Transcripts- An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution must be attached with your application. The transcript must demonstrate the minimum educational requirement for the position. If you have academic credentials from non-U.S. institutions, you will need to include an evaluation of your credentials

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove your social security number from your documents, including transcripts. Documents containing social security numbers will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Terms of Employment:

* This is a 100 percent, 10 month faculty position. Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
* This assignment is subject to budget approval
* Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
* Upon hire, must pass security inquiry which may include criminal and/or driving history; only information relevant to the position will be considered
* Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which includes some evening and weekend work and/or travel; in-state and out-of-state meetings, conferences, institutes, training and/or other meeting attendance as required.

Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment. Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

* MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR- Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension
* Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit the following website:

http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

Physical Requirements - Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.