Job Information
Johnson County Community College Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems in Overland Park, Kansas
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Posting Job Title
Asst Prof Computer Science
Department
Academic Affairs
Position Type
Full-time Faculty
Number of openings
1
Job Summary
The selected candidates will teach 15 credit hours per semester in Computer Science and Information Systems. Current department needs include teaching courses in information systems and programming. Additional duties expected of full-time faculty include maintaining scheduled office hours; developing and revising curriculum; training faculty in new curriculum as needed; developing and implementing course and program assessment of student learning outcomes; developing and maintaining relationships with industry and academic partners; participating in college, division, and department meetings; serving on committees; and other duties as assigned. Teaching assignments could be any combination of face to face (day or evening), hybrid or online, and are subject to change as needed. On-campus presence is required.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in computer science (or sub-field) or computer information systems; or a Master's degree or higher in any field coupled with 18 graduate hours in computer science (or sub-field) or computer information systems; or a Bachelor's degree or higher in any field coupled with at least two years of discipline-related work experience (non-teaching) and discipline-related course work at least one level above courses taught
Comfortable adopting new technologies and a desire to create/deliver effective online content
Understand the importance of adapting to the changing landscape of higher education and the field of technology
Demonstrated strong communication skills
Commitment to diversity; ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints, collaboration, and teamwork
Ability and desire to teach information systems courses such as Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications and Introduction to Information Systems
Ability and desire to teach introductory computer programming courses and concepts using languages such as Java and Python
Teaching, training or industry experience in computer science, information systems or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Ability and desire to teach department courses beyond the introductory level such as Unix scripting, programming (e.g. C#, Java, C++)
Ability and desire to teach Data Analytics courses
Ability to incorporate evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies to engage students in their learning
Teaching experience in computer science, information systems, or related field at an accredited K-12 or college institution
Industry experience in computer science and information systems
Experience with learning management systems and online teaching
Experience implementing innovative teaching practices, including active learning, project-based, service learning, and other student-centered pedagogies
Familiarity with the current landscape of computer science education in K-12 and Higher Education
Required application documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours/Days
Varies depending on department needs
Salary Grade Level
9MOBU
Salary
Competitive Rate of Pay
Location
Overland Park Main Campus
Disclosures
Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.
In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, ag