Computer Science Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Position Description

Teach computer science classes to a diverse population of students, including students working on A.S. degrees and planning to transfer as well as students who want to build technical skills in order to improve their job opportunities.

Job Duties

1. Teach a variety of computer science courses selected from the following topics: programming languages such as Java, C , Python, Swift, and/or Kotlin; database systems and data analytics; Unix/Linux and Unix/Linux systems administration; and mobile application programming.

2. Evaluate student performance and progress through in-class observation, assignments, and tests and examinations.

3. Create lesson plans to reflect approved departmental course outlines and descriptions.

4. Participate in instructionally-related and departmental activities including but not limited to staff meetings, curriculum development, selection of appropriate instructional materials, and revision of instructional and testing materials as required.

5. Perform duties associated with instructing students and assessing their progress in relation to identified student learning outcomes.

6. Teach day, evening, online, and/or Saturday classes or classes at one or more sites as required.

7. Supports and engages in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.

8. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.

9. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2. For APPLICATIONS Courses:

Earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s assignment; OR EQUIVALENT;

OR

Earned Associate Degree from an accredited institution, plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

3. For PROGRAMMING Courses:

Earned Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Earned Bachelor’s Degree in either of the above from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Cybernetics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Engineering from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in Cybernetics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business Administration from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in Cybernetics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business Administration from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Earned Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in Information Science, Computer Information Systems, or Information Systems from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Computer and Related Technologies or Computer Science (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise, applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]

Desirable Qualifications

1. Earned degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.

2. College or high school level teaching experience, preferably teaching college computer science courses, online and/or face-to-face.

3. Two years of recent non-teaching professional full-time job experience as a programmer in Java, C , Python, Swift, and/or Kotlin.

4. Two years of recent non-teaching professional full-time job experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Data Science and /or NoSQL/Big Data including database usage, programming, and/or administration.

5. Two years of recent non-teaching professional full-time job experience in Unix/Linux usage, programming, networking and/or administration.

6. Demonstrated experience and working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

- Unix/Linux and Unix/Linux systems administration.

- Networking and Web Server Administration on Unix/Linux systems, including Apache.

- Programming in C , Java, Python, Swift, and/or Kotlin.

- Database systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and/or NoSQL/Big Data sources.

- Data analytics including visualization and use of business intelligence software.

- Mobile application programming, cloud computing, virtualization.

- Software engineering practices including test-driven development, scrum, software quality assurance, version control including git, and dev ops / build and release automation.

7. Industry related certificate in Red Hat Linux, Oracle OCA/OCP, or other relevant certification (If applicable, submit a photocopy of the certificate with the application package).

8. Demonstrated experience in developing new courses and programs at the college level.

9. Recent non-teaching professional job experience in some aspect of computer science, preferably two years of full-time experience or equivalent.

10. Evidence of instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

11. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant’s background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties.

Applicants: Please indicate the specific instructional area(s), you feel qualified to teach. (See #1 under Job Duties for the list of courses).

2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.

4. Three (3) current references – Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant’s CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of “diversity statement” with a “teaching philosophy” document will be automatically disqualified.)

7. If applicable, industry related certificate in Red Hat Linux, Oracle OCA/OCP, or other relevant certification. Applicant: Please attach to “Other Document 1”.

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.