Faculty, Computer Science
- Employer
- Hagerstown Community College
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- May 23, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Hagerstown Community College, located in western Maryland, is pleased to announce an employment opportunity for a full-time Faculty, Computer Science position.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This is a full-time tenure track faculty position teaching courses primarily in the area of Computer Science (CSC). This is a faculty position that has broad curriculum responsibilities and also coordinates adjunct faculty who teach the programs’ courses. Base load is 15 credit hours of teaching per semester or equivalent in credit instruction.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Teaching – A faculty member is expected to prepare for and teach 15 credits in the fall and spring terms. Overload teaching is available with the approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services.
B. Assessment – A faculty member is expected to assess learning
outcomes at the course, program, general education and
institutional levels.
C. Student Advisement – A faculty member is expected to advise
students on courses, programs and career/transfer objectives, with
support from Student Affairs.
D. Student Advocacy – A faculty member should be committed to
student learning and success and be available to help students as
needed.
E. Curriculum Development – A faculty member must be current in his
or her field and transfer that knowledge to students in course
content and teaching delivery, as well continue to update
curriculum with changing technology.
F. Recruitment and Marketing – A faculty member is a college
ambassador with special obligations to promote his/her discipline
or program to students and to the local community.
G. Shared Governance – A faculty member participates in all levels
of shared college governance, including- departmental, divisional
and institutional-wide activities.
H. Professional Development – A faculty member maintains an
approved professional development plan that supports the college’s
strategic goals.
I. College Service – A faculty member is expected to serve the
college in activities addressing departmental responsibilities,
and/or community outreach, and/or student and campus life
activities.
J. Community Service – A faculty member serves the college in
voluntary community service activities that positively reflect that
college’s image and is not in conflict with the college’s strategic
goals or faculty responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
A. Develop and deliver courses related to program requirement
courses for an A.S. in Computer Science, and related programs such
as Certifications and A.A.S. in IST.
B. Develop, market, and conduct CSC/IST workshops and program
promotion in local schools and the community.
C. Be able to develop and teach courses in many of the areas listed
below:
b) Introductory Information Technology
c) Introductory C /C++
d) Advanced C /C++
e) Java
f) Python
g) Systems Design and Analysis
h) Database Management
i) Microsoft Operating Systems and Spreadsheet Software
j) Other programming languages as needed
D. Recommend adjunct instructors for courses in areas of
responsibility.
E. Attend meetings and professional development activities and
serve as a point of contact between HCC and various public and
private sector organizations.
F. Facilitate articulation of A.S. CSC courses with secondary
education and bachelor degree level education.
G Participate in two CSC/IST/CYB advisory meetings in an academic
year. Create relationships with local IT industry via Advisory
Committee structure and maintain student centered activities-
articulation agreements, job recruitment, student advising, and
student recruitment.
H. Provide guidance for internship experiences.
I. Advise CSC Students (and possibly some in related fields such as
CYB or IST)
J. Continually maintain professional development in CSC/IST program
areas.
K. Continually strive to develop and enhance CSC/IST courses.
L. Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Technology and
Computer Studies.
M. Plan and facilitate grant-related activities.
N. Determine Student Learning Outcomes for courses taught and
complete Student Learning Outcomes Assessments each year to include
both Program assessment and Course Assessment.
O. Arrange equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for
instruction, prepare syllabi for all assigned courses, and select
or assist in selecting textbooks, course packs, open electronic
resources, and all ancillary materials for assigned courses.
P. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which
include advising students; orientation and registration of
students; participation in College committees and regularly
scheduled academic functions such as division meetings, workshops,
special colloquia, convocations, and graduation ceremonies; keeping
regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times
convenient for students); and participation in traditional
functions which have academic significance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Computer Science (CSC) required; related field
such as Information Systems Technology or Computer Information
Systems may be considered, but priority will be given to candidates
with a CSC degree.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a background in one or more of the following areas: object-oriented programming, operating systems, database management, or application development, and a Master’s degree in Education/Teaching or a contract requirement to complete a Master’s degree, may be considered. Priority will be given to Master’s degree candidates.
Priority will also be given to candidates with recent teaching experience at a professional, undergraduate, or community college (preferred) level.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Candidates should possess excellent written, oral, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and administrators. Applicant must possess the ability to develop and deliver curricula for hands-on instruction integrated across multiple platforms and have up-to-date technology skills including integrated learning through a learning management system.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6160104.careers?CareersSearch.
Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.
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