Adjunct Computer Information Technologies - In-Person Daytime
Quick overview
The faculty's primary duties involve teaching courses and developing the curriculum, which requires staying current with disciplinary advances, learning theory, and pedagogy. Responsibilities also include preparing course outlines, developing and measuring learning outcomes, assessing student performance, and creating an effective learning environment.
Requirements summary
Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information science, or computer information systems, or a related field with relevant professional experience from an accredited institution. Required abilities include communicating concepts at introductory/intermediate levels across various IT topics and possessing strong communication skills, post-secondary teaching experience, and relevant industry work experience.
Job description
Position Title
Adjunct Computer Information Technologies - In-Person Daytime Department: Academics Campus: College Wide
Additional Information
Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.
Transcripts
- Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.
- Work
- Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.
- Salary
- Grade:
- Per
- Contract
- Job
- Category: Adjunct/Faculty
Employment Type
- Adjunct
- Part-Time
- General
- Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Adjunct faculty must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information science or computer information systems (or in a related discipline with relevant professional experience). Ability to communicate concepts at an introductory/intermediate level such as productivity applications, programming, operating systems, database management, networking and/or Web development. Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills; post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
Duties
1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records. 2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods. 3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision. 4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum. 5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods. 6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees. 7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program. 8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials. 9. Support the college's goals. 10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Clearances
Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.