Responsible for teaching Computer Science & Information Technology principles and overview of specializations. Knowledge of operating systems, networks, cyber security, computer language foundations, database systems or internet technologies required. Provides instruction and assesses student learning in Computer Science & Technology courses; collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum and is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
A. In collaboration with a full-time faculty member and/or program director and/or the assistant dean, selects and reviews strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of skills related to each course taught.
B. Prepares and reviews current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
C. Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.
D. Advises, counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
E. Meets classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Adjunct Faculty Association Contract.
F. Evaluates student performance and maintains and provides attendance and grade records for each class.
G. Remains current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.
H. Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels.
I. May participate in curriculum and course development, review and revision.
J. May attend division and faculty meetings and communicates regularly with the program director regarding instructional concerns.
K. Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.
L. Works in a collaborative manner and responds to phone and email requests promptly.
M. Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
N. Follows the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the KCC Adjunct Faculty Handbook and the KCC Adjunct Faculty Association Contract.
O. Maintains regular contact with the program director and/or full-time faculty or assistant dean.
Other Responsibilities:
A. Performs other duties as required or assigned by the program director and/or assistant dean.
B. May attend the commencement program.
C. Serves as a resource person in open laboratory or tutor session in the academic setting.
D. Represents and interprets the instructional areas to schools and the community at available opportunities.
A. Qualification Options:
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Associate's degree plus 2,000 hours of industry experience (non-transfer courses) OR
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Bachelor's degree plus 2,000 hours of industry experience (non-transfer courses) OR
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Master's degree in an IT-related field (transfer courses) OR
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Master's degree in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in an IT-related field (transfer courses)
IT related field includes but not limited to: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Sciences, Technology Management, or similar computer studies.
B. Expertise in any and/or all: operating systems, networks, cyber security, database systems, programming languages and/or software development foundations or internet technologies, as evidenced by coursework, research, or professional experience.
C. Prior experience as a demonstrated, innovative teacher with the use of instructional technologies required; community college teaching experience preferred with effective teaching strategies which meet student’s diverse needs.
D. Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate or willing to learn.
