Instructor in Computer Science

Compensation:

$58,899.00 – $61,279.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Grade:

E08

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

Full-time faculty positions at Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence on campus to fulfill teaching duties, conduct office hours, and fulfill other college-related responsibilities.

Instructors are required to teach 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester and 6 credit hours in the summer semester, which may include day and evening courses. Classes taught each semester above and beyond the required credit hours are paid on a per credit hour basis and are not part of the 11-month contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver well-prepared, organized, and clear lectures and activities tailored for both in-person and online formats, aiming to facilitate student mastery of the course learning outcomes.

• Develop and submit course syllabi for all assigned courses, ensuring inclusion of all required components and tailored to the instructional modality utilized (online or face-to-face).

• Collaborate with department members and the Division Chair to develop and revise curriculum, select textbooks and equipment, create instructional materials, and ensure cohesive and uniform student assessment practices.

• Collaborate with department members and the Division Chair to develop and revise course sequences, prerequisites, and program pathways that progress from foundational concepts to advanced specializations.

• Establish and maintain an effective learning environment across assigned courses, adapting to diverse modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous online, as well as dual credit and Early College High School instruction contexts.

• Utilizing course assessment practices, assess and communicate student proficiency in achieving course learning outcomes. Document findings in formal assessment reports as directed by the Assessment Council and the Executive Vice President.

• Utilize technology, including but not limited to Canvas, Starfish, MS Office, and the Internet, for classroom, studio, and laboratory instruction. Provide students with timely and accurate information and feedback regarding their academic progress, using assessments such as quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.

• Throughout each contracted academic semester, maintain a daily on-campus presence from Monday to Thursday and ensure a minimum of 5 in-person office hours per week to assist students with questions, tutoring, and instructional clarification. Schedule office hours based on student requirements rather than faculty convenience.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all college policies and procedures.

• Perform all faculty responsibilities, encompassing teaching, faculty service, participation in in-services, evaluating student academic achievement, participating in professional development activities, and contributing to orientations, committees, councils, and other assigned duties.

• Full-time faculty positions at Clovis Community College require a physical presence on campus to fulfill teaching duties, conduct office hours, and fulfill other college-related responsibilities, as they are not fully remote.

• Establish partnerships with industry professionals and organizations to ensure program relevance and create pathways for student internships and employment.

• Create detailed implementation timelines, resource allocation plans, and rollout strategies for program launch.

• Collaborate with academic departments, administrative leadership, and institutional committees throughout program development including presenting program proposals, progress reports, and recommendations to academic governance bodies.

• Collaborate with institutional departments to develop marketing and recruitment materials that effectively communicate program value and engage with prospective students, current students, and alumni to gather feedback and promote program awareness.

• Maintain and update computer lab equipment, servers, and instructional technology; collaborate with the Division Chair and IT department to plan, request, and implement hardware and software upgrades and new equipment acquisitions to support program needs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Requires a strong knowledge of computer hardware/software, networking protocols, and cybersecurity principles.

• Preferred skills include strong knowledge of computer hardware/software, networking protocols, and cybersecurity principles, with programming language and web development tool familiarity very desirable.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or very closely related discipline.

• Active Cisco CCNA or CCNP Certificates OR willingness and ability to obtain CCNA or CCNP certificates within 12 months of hire date

• 3+ years post-secondary teaching OR 3+ years of industry work experience in management/training in Cyber Security field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or a very closely related discipline.

• Active CompTIA certifications: A+, Network+, Security+

• Experience developing or leading cybersecurity curriculum, academic programs, bootcamps, or workforce development initiatives.

• One or more current industry certifications and professional experience/expertise in network/cybersecurity, client/server administration, coding, or IT systems management or post-secondary teaching are desirable.

REQUIRED APPLICATAION MATERIALS:

All applicants must submit the following application materials in support of their application of employment:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.

• A cover letter

• Copy of Unofficial transcripts

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.