Instructor - Computer Science (Part-Time)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Gresham Campus, OR

Job Type : Part-time Faculty and Tutor

Job Number : 2023-2000136

Division : Instruction

Department : Engineering, Applied Technologies, Business and CIS

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2024

Job Summary and Responsibilities / Duties

Job Summary Provides high quality instruction in computer science so that each student may meet learning outcomes. Works with the dean and colleagues to improve student learning experiences. Primarily teaches courses related to non-major introduction to computer science, C++ object oriented programming, C++ data structures, discrete structures, and computer architecture / assembly language, but may be assigned other instructional responsibilities as determined by the dean.

Essential Duties

• Teaches a range of community college computer science courses including, but not limited to, object oriented programming, data structures, discrete structures, C++, and computer architecture.

Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.

Collaborates with faculty and staff from other departments and divisions to promote communication, coordinate programs, and support student success.

Prepares clear learning outcomes for each course and inform students of learning outcomes in a course syllabus.

Participates in college service and activities outside direct instruction, such as registration, curriculum development, advising, strategic planning, and educational assessment.

Assists in outreach activities and support student recruitment, placement, and retention.

Helps advance the role and goals of a comprehensive community college.

Posts and keeps office hours to be available to students for assistance outside the classroom.

Teaches at least one evening section per year as needed.

Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities; maintains current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.

Maintains active liaison with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies and assist the dean with program advisory committees as appropriate.

Completes instructional duties, reports, and paper work assigned by the dean in a timely manner.

Attends division, department, and committee meetings and in-service programs.

Incorporates, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning, laboratory and office environments.

Maintains and emphasizes safe working conditions and practices.

Complies with all Board policies and administrative regulations.

Additional Duties

Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education : Master's degree in computer science or software engineering or 24 graduate credit hours in the subject area

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience teaching at the college level

Additional Qualifications and / or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to manage and engage students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels in the classroom, laboratory, and field environment

Ability to manage student outcomes related to all classes taught

Ability to teach courses in accordance with college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines

Knowledge of appropriate teaching methods and documentation

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an indoor classroom or office environment.

Salary

Salary placement will be based on applicable education and / or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and / or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Important Information

MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http : / / agency.governmentjobs.com / mhcc / default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note : We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents. Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and / or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note : this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Part-time Instructors may teach classes within a variety of programs, including credit-based, Community Education, and ABE, GED, and ESL programs. There is no guaranteed minimum teaching load or hours worked.

Credit-based classes : Part-time Instructors for credit-based classes are paid per instructional load credit (ILC) according to the salary schedule below. Salary level will be based on educational level and total accumulated ILCs as part-time instructors at the College;initial placement will not exceed Level 2.

Level Accumulated ILCs $ Per Term Per ILC 10 - 44.9$944.15245 - 89.9$986.65390 - 134.9$1031.054135 - 179.9$1077.455180 - 224.9$1125.946225 - 269.9$1176.67270 - 314.9$1229.568315 - 359.9$1284.99360 - 404.9$1342.7210405 - 449.9$1403.1311450 - 494.9$1532.2512495 or more$1601.20

Community Education : Part-time Instructors for Community Education classes and represented by the Part-Time Faculty and Tutor Association (PFTA) are paid based on accumulated work hours according to the salary schedule below;all new employees will start at level 1.

Level

ABE, GED, and ESL programs : Part-time Instructors for ABE, GED, and ESL programs classes are paid based on accumulated work hours according to the salary schedule below; all new employees will start at level 1.

Level

Sick Leave

New hires will receive eight (8) hours of sick leave upon hire. An ILC instructor will receive one hour per term of paid sick leave per ILC, which includes Special Loading. An hourly instructor or tutor will receive one hour of paid sick leave per 11 hours of employment. Unused sick leave will accumulate up to a maximum of 80 hours and be available for use in subsequent academic terms.

Tuition Waiver Plan

Each employee will be eligible for a full tuition waiver, which is equivalent to 24 credits, for each term in which the employee is working for the College. Such waiver may be used for tuition for credit courses or the fee in lieu of tuition for noncredit courses (commonly called Fee B). Such tuition waivers are not cumulative. However, an employee may use a tuition waiver in the term immediately following the term in which the waiver was earned. Employees and their spouses / domestic partners will pay only course-specific fees. Tuition waiver(s) may be assigned by the employee to his / her immediate family (to one or amongst the family) to be used in the term in which the waiver is earned by the employee or the term immediately following the term in which the waiver was earned.

Do you have a Master's degree (or higher) in computer science or software engineering or 24 graduate credit hours in the subject area?

Required Question