What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Computer Science position at Lincoln Land Community College?
Position Information
Quick Link
https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8379
Position Title
Instructor, Computer Science
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
9
Hours Worked Per Week
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, other times including evening and weekend as needed. Assigned courses and associated class meeting times vary each semester.
Remote Work Availability
No
Job Description Summary
Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month instructor to teach Computer Science courses starting Fall 2025. Courses are offered on the LLCC main campus in Springfield, IL and Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, IL, Taylorville, IL and Litchfield, IL.
Teaching load will consist of, but will not be limited to topics that include programming/coding (i.e. Java and .NET Framework), cybersecurity and ethics, networking and server administration, help desk, and database development.
Duties will include teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes; preparing lessons and course syllabi; evaluating and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance, including following grading procedures; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College’s ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
The Math and Computer Science Department consists of a Dean, fourteen full-time faculty members and one administrative assistant. The Computer Science program offers a variety of courses for students seeking degrees and certificates. Faculty within Computer Science sponsor a student Computer Science Academy club, provide workshops to the public, plan events for high school students, and are very engaged with business and industry.
New faculty must complete the college’s New Online Faculty program, designed to prepare faculty to teach online. Opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching assignments.
As a faculty member at LLCC, you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence. Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term. LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats. LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $47,070 and $89,100. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.
Teaching load will consist of, but will not be limited to topics that include programming/coding (i.e. Java and .NET Framework), cybersecurity and ethics, networking and server administration, help desk, and database development.
Duties will include teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes; preparing lessons and course syllabi; evaluating and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance, including following grading procedures; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College’s ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
The Math and Computer Science Department consists of a Dean, fourteen full-time faculty members and one administrative assistant. The Computer Science program offers a variety of courses for students seeking degrees and certificates. Faculty within Computer Science sponsor a student Computer Science Academy club, provide workshops to the public, plan events for high school students, and are very engaged with business and industry.
New faculty must complete the college’s New Online Faculty program, designed to prepare faculty to teach online. Opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching assignments.
As a faculty member at LLCC, you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence. Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term. LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats. LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $47,070 and $89,100. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.
Bachelors $47,070 – $69,637
Masters $49,545 – $73,302
Masters $49,545 – $73,302
Masters 15 $52,025 – $76,967
Masters 30 $54,626 – $80,817
Masters 45 $57,356 – $84,858
Doctorate $60,222 – $89,100
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science with significant work experience related to user support, programming, database management and/or cybersecurity.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer skills appropriate to the discipline
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in computer science with a specialization in computer programming
- Experience teaching computer science, especially at a community college
- Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
- Formal or informal training in pedagogy for higher education
- Experience teaching students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Physical Requirements
Position Salary
Starting salary is determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,545 and $89,100.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date
02/05/2025
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before March 2, 2025, to be considered during the initial review window. Remote interviews are anticipated to begin March 18th. On-campus interviews are anticipated to begin April 8th. Start date will be August 13, 2025.
Candidates selected for an on-campus interview will be asked to perform a teaching demonstration. The topic and details will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Online student records will not be accepted. For any courses on your transcripts, which may have vague or obscure titles, please provide an annotated list with a brief (one-phrase) description of the content covered in each such course. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
Candidates selected for an on-campus interview will be asked to perform a teaching demonstration. The topic and details will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Online student records will not be accepted. For any courses on your transcripts, which may have vague or obscure titles, please provide an annotated list with a brief (one-phrase) description of the content covered in each such course. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Deliver instruction and maintain curriculum
- Teach/conduct assigned classes, labs, and internships.
- Prepare lessons and provide course syllabus for courses taught.
- Create a learning environment that fosters student success.
- Develop, integrate, evaluate, and assess student learning outcomes in support of the College’s ongoing accreditation.
- Participate in developing and reviewing curricula and instructional methods and with the articulation of courses as necessary.
- Consult with advisory committee(s) if appropriate for program/curriculum.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Evaluate and assist students
- Keep accurate records of student performance including following grading procedures as outlined in the relevant course syllabus.
- Provide students with timely feedback.
- Maintain office hours consistent with Section 8.3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Comply with registration/records procedures
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Participate in professional development
- Remain current in one’s discipline.
- Participate in professional growth activities.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Participate in departmental/institutional operations
- Contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
- Participate in program review.
- Annually participate in program review and academic assessment activities.
- Apply rubric(s) (program or degree, as relevant to discipline) to at least one course assignment, activity, or assessment.
- Compile and submit resultant assessment data as prescribed by Academic Assessment Team.
- Respond to aggregated data in discipline and department meetings.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Reference Requests
A document provided by a reference in support of a job application.
Reference Request Details
Require Applicants to submit references for this position?
Yes
Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation
Minimum number of references
3
Maximum number of references
Applicant Special Instructions
Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.
Salary : $47,070 - $89,100
