Instructor of Computer Science

Compensation:

Dependent upon education and experience.

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E17

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.

We welcome well-qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply to this full-time, nine-month position of Instructor of Computer Science to begin Fall 2025.

Why Join San Juan College?

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values

Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

What can you look forward to?

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
Flex Spending accounts
Life and Disability coverage
Employee Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition waiver
Free SJC Gym Membership
Free Library services

This position will teach 15 load hours per semester of primarily freshman and sophomore level Computer Science courses, serve on college committees, and engage in course and program development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Will provide 15 credit hours of instruction per semester with a primary teaching load in freshman and sophomore level Computer Science courses and other common business course.
• Work collaboratively to develop appropriate curriculum. Identify program learning outcomes, course alignment within programs, and program-level assessment, evaluation, and revision.
• The development and delivery of courses, including synchronous, asynchronous, online and in-person classes on campus
• Identification of student learning outcomes
• Design of learning experiences that are positive and course-appropriate and which support student achievement and success
• Use of the college’s learning management system (Canvas) to post course information, attendance and participation, and grades
• Assuring that courses are accessible for all students enrolled
• Use of the San Juan College Effective Teaching Framework
• Evaluate student learning and achievement at the course, program, and institutional level within a regular cycle of reporting and results sharing, including providing assessment information for accreditation purposes. Develop and execute an Effective Teaching Assessment Plan annually.
• Responsibilities will also include organizing and maintaining curricula in Computer Science; developing and revising instructional materials as appropriate; keeping student records; assisting in recommending and orienting part-time faculty; and working with college councils and committees as assigned and other duties as assigned by the Dean.
• Maintain a minimum of five student office hours posted per week during the academic year. Be available outside of posted office hours to assist students, as needed.
• Participate in other college-related assignments for up to five hours per week per academic term, including committee work, special projects, curriculum review, etc.
• Participate in professional development activities to remain current in the discipline. This may include:
• attending professional conferences
• participating in San Juan College-sponsored on-campus or online faculty development opportunities.
• participate in an annual review of work that includes goal setting and evaluation of accomplishments.
• Coordinate with other faculty to teach or contribute at community Career Pathways events and programs for prospective students, including in the summer.
• Will teach at the satellite campuses as needed. May be required to teach Early College High School and Dual Credit Students. May be required to teach day, evening and weekends.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or in a related field required, with 18 graduate hours in Computer Science.

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the objectives and functions of the position in order to instruct students, usually interpreted to require two to three years of related experience.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Higher education teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RHIT (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Farmington, NM 87402 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Farmington, NM 87402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person