Computer Science Instructor

Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is committed to excellence for both majors and non-majors, with an emphasis on transfer to CSU Chico, and UC. Our program prepares students for transfer to Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Computer Animation and Game Development programs at four-year institutions, supports Engineering and Mathematics majors, and prepares students for industry certification and careers as computer programmers, network administrators, computer system administrators, and information systems professionals. We work closely with area high schools to create career and transfer pathways for students. We are looking for a team member who is committed to technical currency and has an understanding of and commitment to meeting the needs of both transfer programs to four-year institutions and area industries. The successful applicant will teach all freshman and sophomore-level computer science courses, advise and mentor students, and facilitate the development and growth of the computer science program.
 
POSITION DUTIES:
In addition to the responsibilities of the classification description, the specific position is also responsible for:

• Teaching lecture and laboratory lower-division computer science courses.
• Maintaining curriculum and program pathways informed by and up to date with transfer institutions.
• Developing a strong community of computer science students through mentorship and collaborative activities.
• Developing and assessing student learning outcomes (SLOs), curriculum, certificates, and contributing to program review.
• Working with support staff to manage laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Butte-Glenn Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Butte-Glenn Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Butte-Glenn Community College District encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

 

Representative Duties

The full-time college instructor is responsible for effective performance in the following areas:   
A. General Scope of Responsibilities  

1. Excellence in teaching and instruction. 
2. Maintenance of professional growth and academic currency. 
3. Carrying out of area, departmental and/or program responsibilities. 
4. Contribution to the College as a whole in the form of College-wide service. 
5. Development and assessment of student learning outcomes.  

B. Teaching and Instruction   

1. Instructor plans for and is continually well prepared to teach. 
2. Instructor provides organized delivery of instruction. 
3. Instructor communicates respectfully to students and encourages contact. 
4. Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved outcomes of the course.
5. Instruction is relevant to the course. 
6. Instructor shows interest in the subject matter and student learning. 
7. Instructor uses strategies designed to foster student engagement with the content. 
8. Instructor uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, fair and followed consistently. 
9. Instructor requires and evaluates levels of student effort sufficient to develop mastery of the subject or skills in the course. 
10. Instructor grades and returns student work, assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time.
11. Instructor makes effective use of teaching aids, instructional methods and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.). 
12. Instructor is an effective teacher. 
13. Instructor prepares complete and timely course syllabi. 
14. Instructor continually evaluates, updates and revises course content and instructional methods and materials. 
15. Instructor coordinates course contents and instructional methods with other teachers in the program/discipline. 
16. Instructor meets and assists students during office hours, by appointment or at other reasonable times. 
17. Instructor initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and classroom teaching methods.  

C. Professional Growth and Currency  

1. Instructor demonstrates examples of activities which show a pattern of academic, professional, and/or technical updating or currency.  

D. Area or Departmental Responsibilities  

1. Instructor is knowledgeable about and abides by College, Area and Department policies and procedures.      
2. Instructor meets deadlines and time targets including deadlines for reports, grades and paperwork. 
3. Instructor orders instructional materials, equipment and textbooks with sufficient lead times. 
4. Instructor assists Chair in evaluating and revising course schedules. 
5. Instructor collaborates to determine equitable course assignments.
6. Instructor provides assistance to other full-time, part-time and/or new instructors. 
7. Instructor participates in departmental plans and activities with others. 
8. Instructor helps develop departmental budgets. 
9. Instructor monitors expenditures to keep within authorized budget spending appropriations. 
10. Instructor exercises good judgment in the use of and/or management of facilities, equipment and supplies. 
11. Instructor regularly attends assigned meetings. 
12. Instructor is punctual to assigned meetings. 
13. Instructor works collegially with faculty peers, classified staff and administration. 
14. Instructor performs their fair share of outside-of-class departmental duties and responsibilities, including contributing to unit plan and program review processes. 
15. Instructor initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development and curriculum improvements, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion.  

E. College-wide Service-Instructor demonstrates a pattern of College-wide service, including one or more of the following:  

1. Serve on College committees. 
2. Serves on College committees and project teams. 
3. Serves as a sponsor to student clubs and organizations. 
4. Participates in faculty/college governance. 
5. Participates on special project teams or ad hoc committees.         

F. DEIA Self-Reflection Statement  

1. Each faculty member will prepare a Self-Reflection statement using the approved format as described in Appendix G2 V. This statement is intended to foster a conversation among colleagues that reflects on how faculty can individually and collectively work to improve student outcomes for historically under-represented and disproportionately impacted populations. The self-reflection statement should be used to help advance individual professional development and institutional dialogue on change.  

G. The education, experience, aptitudes, skills, etc., for instructional positions differ by type of academic or vocational program. Refer to job announcements for specific job specifications.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s in computer science or computer engineering; OR 
• Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering; OR 
• Bachelor’s in engineering AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration; OR 
• Bachelor’s in mathematics AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration; OR 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND A master’s degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems; OR
• Possession of a current California Community College Credential that permits full-time service as an instructor in the applicable discipline; OR 
• The equivalent (Download PDF reader)

(Applicants wishing to be considered for employment under District equivalency standards must submit a detailed statement explaining how you possess the equivalent to the minimum qualifications discussed above.)

(NOTE: Courses in the use of computer programs for application to a particular discipline may be classified for minimum qualifications purposes, under the discipline of the application.)

DIVERSITY AND EQUITY QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize community college students in a manner specific to the position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior successful experience teaching computer science at the college level.
• Experience with or specific strategies to bring in marginalized students to computer science and support their success.
• Demonstrated strength in programming and the ability to teach all freshman and sophomore level Computer Science subjects including computer architecture and organization, programming and algorithms, and discrete structures.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and ability to motivate students to learn.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity mindedness consistent with the mission and values of Butte College.
• Ability to facilitate online-enhanced, hybrid or fully online instruction.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Active involvement in professional associations and interest in leading student organizations.
• Ability to teach community college students in a Computer Science curriculum including courses articulated with high school and four-year colleges, as well as courses designed for industry preparation.

 

Supplemental Information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.
2. As a condition of employment, the District requires that you provide fingerprints prior to beginning work. You may be fingerprinted at Butte College Human Resources by appointment, or you may be fingerprinted at another agency. Should you be fingerprinted at another agency, the rolling fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility at the time of printing. 

The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position. The Butte-Glenn Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

-------------------Application Instructions-----------------------
ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING CURRENT BUTTE COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
COVER LETTER: In addition to any information you included with your application materials, please provide an account of how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications. 

RESUME OR VITA

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: In addition to any information you included with your application materials, please provide a detailed account of how your skills, life experiences, work experience, education, and/or training have prepared you to effectively meet the needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Please include examples of:

• Teaching or training practices and/or life experiences that have enabled or would enable you to more effectively engage with and support success for diverse populations. 
• How you have engaged in on-going self-reflection to ensure equity in the workplace and/or classroom. Please include examples of workshops, trainings, and/or life experiences.

TRANSCRIPTS: You are required to provide transcripts for coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted. The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree. Legible unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process.

• Degree in progress: In order to qualify under this process you must be currently working toward the degree requirement.  In order to complete your application, you are required to submit (1) current transcripts and (2) a letter from your Advisor confirming your academic standing in the program and forecasted completion date.  The completion date must be no later than July 2024.
• Foreign Transcripts: Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation.  Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing this service. Website linked here (Download PDF reader).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of official transcripts showing completion of the degree.