Computer Science Faculty, Full-Time

General Description

The Department of Computer Technologies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Computer Science for the 2022-2023 academic year. This is an on-campus teaching position, located in Philadelphia, PA.

The Computer Technologies Department includes various degrees and certificates in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Administration, and Cybersecurity. The department strives to meet the needs of all students interested in obtaining an education in these areas and is focused on preparing diverse cohorts of IT specialists, software engineers, and computer scientists for successful careers. Many of our students transfer to some of the best computing programs in the Philadelphia area, while others move directly into new jobs or progress in their current career paths.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment, and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry, and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural, and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned master's or doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field, such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computational science, or data science. • At least one year of experience teaching computer science at the college level, either as the primary instructor or as a graduate teaching assistant. • Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in a classroom. • Ability to deliver required, predefined course elements, while drawing from one's own knowledge and experiences, to engage students and make the course their own. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Willingness to revise and update courses.Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of teaching experience at the community college level or higher. • Mastery of at least three of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C++, R, C, or an assembly language. • Knowledge and/or willingness to develop and teach distance education and web enhanced courses. • A flexible schedule is desirable, i.e. to teach classes in the day, evening, at the main campus, and/or at Regional Centers. • Active participation in industry related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences. • Prior experience using a Learning Management System, such as Canvas. • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer. The College encourages applications from individuals from traditionally under-represented groups. AA/EOE.

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