Computer Information Systems/Computer Science Professor, Full-Time Tenure Track

Employer: South Puget Sound Community College
Location: Washington, United States
Salary: $65,400.00 - $65,400.00
Date posted: Jan 4, 2022

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology, Other Science & Technology
Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type: Full Time

*Priority Review of Applications will take place on Tuesday, February 15, 2022*.

South Puget Sound Community College seeks candidates for the 2022-2023 academic year to fill a full-time, tenure track position to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Computer Science (CS) programs. This position will begin effective September 12, 2022, and has a base salary of $59,000 plus a $6,400 High Demand Stipend for a total salary of $65,400. The contract year is 177 days.

*South Puget Sound Community College will be a “fully vaccinated campus” under the state’s higher education guidance. Proof of fully vaccinated status must be verified before your first day of work. Exemptions can be requested for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs. More information can be found here: https://spscc.edu/covid-19/guidance-employees.*

The instructor should be able to teach and guide persons interested in working for a government office or in the private sector, including healthcare. The program provides students a solid foundation in both procedural and declarative programming (i.e., software development); the skills and knowledge needed to translate organizations’ data into meaningful, high-quality information and systems (i.e., database management and visualization); and for working on business support activities. In addition to technical skills, students are taught critical thinking and collaboration to understand the roles of programmers, developers, and business analysts. The program prepares students to quickly move into the workplace as an effective employee. This recruitment is open to all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications stated below. Applications received by the closing date will be used to create an applicant pool that may be used to fill similar vacancies at the College which may occur over the next 6-9 months.

South Puget Sound Community College has been serving the city of Olympia and its surrounding communities for more than sixty years and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, student success and community engagement. Our learning environment combines small class sizes, award-winning faculty and staff, and modern facilities. Our core themes are student achievement, equity, and learning and engagement.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs

Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs

Campus bookstore offering snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies

FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond

FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required

On-campus child care

Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall

Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks

Gym and recreation facilities

SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus

Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty

Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:

Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.

What You'll Do

Successful candidates will possess the interest, skills, and abilities to help college teams lead the state in innovative and collaborative learning experiences designed to optimize student success. Successful candidates will exhibit the following qualities:

Place student success at the center of all decision-making

Engage with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to create a community of learners

Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence

Embrace change, risk-taking, and innovation

Respect the richness of diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices of others

Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university

Faculty members will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to:

Craft contextualized and integrated learning experiences to meet stated student learning outcomes at the course, program, and college level

Connect coursework to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals

Create and score authentic assessments that measure course, program, and college-wide outcomes

Apply teaching strategies to reach students with different learning styles

Advise students regarding academic pathways and the courses needed to reach each student's academic goals

Use local, state, and national data and analytics to continuously improve strategies for student success

Use a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education

Serve on committees that support the shared governance of the college

Remain current with relevant Computer Information Systems trends and technologies that can incorporate into the curriculum

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree (or higher) in computer science, software development, database management and visualization, or closely related field

Three (3) years of recent industry experience in Computer Science and/or Computer Information Systems

Ability to work morning or evening schedule

Ability to teach a mix of: C#, databases/SQL, and web development

A Washington State Professional-Technical Faculty Certificate or ability to become certificated, which requires at least two years of applicable experience within the last five years

Demonstrated experience designing contemporary curriculum and/or conducting technical training

Experience and/or leadership in serving, advocating for, collaborating with, and/or representing specific underrepresented marginalized communities.

Conflict Management & Engagement -- The ability to engage cultural conflicts that occur between individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience successfully instructing adult learners such as workers seeking retraining or career change-seeking students in a formal or informal setting

Computer science or computer information systems experience, including: web development, data analysis, data management, data visualization, cybersecurity, network administration, and/or software design using the model-view-controller pattern

Use of Agile software development and release processes

Ability to establish community and professional public and private sector connections, particularly as they relate to students’ educational experience

A commitment and ability to work effectively with students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including a wide range of student preparedness and physical abilities

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.

Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to neaton2@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.

Computer Information Systems/Computer Science Professor, Full-Time Tenure Track

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