Full-Time Faculty Computer Information Systems (CIS) Instructor, Tenure-Track

Full Time Tenure Track Faculty CIS Instructor

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to achieve WCC’s core themes – achieving success, building community, advancing equity, and enhancing effectiveness – to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students, faculty and staff. WCC is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of WCC students. Understanding this work is a lifelong process, the opportunities at WCC offer individuals the ability and means to seek personal and professional growth on and off campus in an area known for it’s beauty and culture. 

FACULTY AT WHATCOM

Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to engage in the advancement of equitable student outcomes and the elimination of equity gaps. Faculty have regular opportunities for on-campus professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth.

The successful candidate:

• Integrates diversity, equity and inclusion throughout services and practices.
• Demonstrates content knowledge in the program or discipline.
• Uses student centered, inclusive pedagogy with innovative and inclusive curriculum, and teaching methods.
• Engage in collaborative communication, practices, and activities with internal and external stakeholders.

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) department prepares students for high demand, high wage occupations or opportunities to continue at Whatcom or transfer to complete a 4- year bachelor’s degree. 

The successful applicant is expected to:

• Teach required courses that prepare students for the CIS/Cybersecurity workforce or transfer;
• to collaborate with college faculty and administrators in contributing to the future vision and scope of CIS/Cybersecurity programs at the college;
• to remain current in the field and adapt courses to meet changing CIS/Cybersecurity job skills and qualification requirements;
• College faculty teach an equivalent of 15 credits per quarter and contribute to the College through college service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity from an accredited institution.
• Current industry certifications (e.g. A+, Network+, Security+, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cyber Security or a related discipline.
• Professional or academic background in CIS/Cybersecurity.
• Two or more years of industry experience in Information Technology (IT) or Cybersecurity.
• Experience developing and implementing diverse instructional approaches using technology, service learning, or internships.
• Experience in curriculum development and in assessing learning outcomes.
• Experience working with grants, contracts, or other alternative project funding opportunities.
• Knowledge and understanding of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility; and experience using a learning management system, preferably Canvas.

Salary and Appointment: 

• The 2021-22 Bachelor’s degree salary begins at $58,536, Master’s degree salary begins at $62,536 (additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the actual starting salary); 174 day annual contract. 

• Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14, state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.

Benefit Package:

The position comes with a full benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.  Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:

• Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.

• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
• Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit.

Start Date:

• Fall 2022.

Application Due Date:

• For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Monday, April 25th, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max).

Whatcom Community College has a strategic plan core theme to advance equity. Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.

• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• List of five recent professional references with contact information.