Position, Department: Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems, Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Full-time Faculty, Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Pay Grade/Pay Range: 9MOBU, *Actual pay depends on qualifications
Benefits Category: Full-time Benefits
Position Summary: The selected candidates will teach 15 credit hours per semester in Computer Science and Information Systems.
Current department needs include teaching courses in data analytics 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:
- Meet one of the following academic requirements:
1. A master’s degree or above in computer science (or subfield) or computer information systems or other as appropriate for teaching data science courses; or
2. A master’s degree or above with 18 graduate hours in computer science (or subfield) or computer information systems or other as appropriate for teaching data science courses; or
3. A bachelor’s degree or above and a combination of:
- at least two years of discipline-related work experience (non-teaching); and
- discipline-related course work at a level above the course desired to teach.
- (Discipline-related certifications may ease the course work and discipline-related work experience requirements.)
- 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 programming courses in Java, C++, C#, or Python and/or data analytics courses
- Teaching, training or industry experience in computer science, data analytics or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience in data analytics, computer science, information systems, or related field at an accredited K-12 or college institution
- Industry experience in data analytics, computer science or 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
- Ability and desire to develop and teach cloud computing courses
- Ability to incorporate evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies to engage students in their learning
- Familiarity with the current landscape of computer science education in K-12 and Higher Education
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, transcripts, and cover letter.
*Official/unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
Diversity Statement: Here at Johnson County Community College, we seek to inspire positive change for our students, faculty, and staff through promoting growth and development of all individuals. We aim to create a sense of belonging, accepting all values, life experiences, and perspectives on our campus. We are seeking individuals who will bring their true, authentic selves to JCCC so we can broaden perspectives with innovative ideas, interests, and passions, while fostering and promoting our diversity commitments to our community. We believe that engaging all of our unique employees is the key to students’ success. You belong here.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. 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.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.
