LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

A member of the Los Angeles Community College District

FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

2 Positions

Full-Time Tenure-Track C BASIS

Closing Date: May 5, 2023

Located on about 426 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947, LAPC is a growing two-year public institution with more than 100 disciplines being taught to more than 20,500 students each semester and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California. Seen as a leader statewide and nationally, LAPC is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by offering two full-time, tenure-track positions in Computer Science starting with the Fall 2023 semester.

DEPARTMENT:

The Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) Department delivers engaging, student-centered courses that helps students either transfer into 4-year programs or gain employment in businesses seeking workers skilled in current technologies. The department is committed to excellence in undergraduate and career/vocational education and serves a diverse student population. The Department teaches courses in the following areas: Computer Programming, Networking, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will join a team of full-time and part-time faculty that work together to deliver great opportunities to the students, communities, and employers we serve.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAPC includes lower division courses. Faculty members at LAPC are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and exciting learning environments. The regular weekly teaching load is 15 standard hours per semester. Evening and/or weekend classes may be scheduled based on department needs. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach courses over an academic year in accordance with established course outline of record;
• Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact;
• Participate in the development and the assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) and program learning outcomes (PLOs) and participate in required program planning and annual program review;
• Complete and submit required documents in accordance with district policy;
• Devote required time, in accordance to faculty contract, to campus and department responsibilities (committees, accreditation, etc.);
• Work collegially with members of the department, classified staff, students, faculty and administrators to maintain professional conduct and ethics, and foster a professional working environment;
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline;
• Maintain accurate records in accordance to district policy and board rules;
• Develop resources, materials, and strategies, including using multimedia technology (Canvas) to teach students in a multicultural and equitable environment;
• Collaborate within the department, college, local high schools and industry partners;
• Develop supplementary materials and incorporate instructional technology to complement textbooks, other published materials, and lecture presentations;
• Collaborate with peers across disciplines;
• Develop courses in emerging application and systems development technologies;
• Build career pathways for job opportunities, internships and connect students to the emerging computer industry including coordinating and managing advisory meetings and workshops in alignment with Career Technical Education (CTE);
• Develop, implement and update course curricula, course materials and course outlines of record for both transfer and CTE courses;
• Assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., plan and attend advisory meetings, revise course outlines, participate actively on campus committees).

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
• the equivalent
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background as well as accommodating any disabilities of community college faculty, students and staff.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense after selection and before employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two years of higher education level teaching experience;
• Teaching experience in subjects related to Computer Science/Computer Information Systems (CS/CIS);
• Experience teaching online classes, curriculum development, and the accreditation process;
• Ability to integrate current and emerging instructional technologies to enhance student success;
• Develop educational and/or informational seminars for students, faculty, staff and the business community;
• An excellent academic record that indicates a strong foundation in teaching the discipline;
• A minimum four years industry working experience;
• Experience with a wide variety of programming languages, database systems, web technologies, and mobile application development platforms (Java, Python, C++, C# and other in-demand or emerging technologies);
• Experience in database development, web development and administration, or mobile applications developing/programming;
• Experience in computer hardware and operating systems;
• Experience with cloud computing, cyber and cloud security, and information compliance;
• Commitment to a career in a diverse, student-centered department and college, including possessing and developing knowledge of equity-centered educational practices to support the success of Latinx, Black, Indigenous, and other students of color, as well as women in STEM;
• A learner-centered focus: able to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed;
• Experience with and sensitivity to the learning needs of students who are under-represented in academic programs and careers;
• An ability to communicate professionally with students, classified staff, faculty and administration;
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders, community, business, and industry;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Serve as an active participant on campus committees;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various academic departments and service areas at the college;
• Experience in writing proposals and coordinating grants;
• Develop partnerships with industry and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally that will enhance the department’s ability to deliver education.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The current starting range is from $66,220 to $103,100 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,180 per academic year. The District provides an excellent retirement and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents.

Application packet can be filed at http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of interest that describes how the applicant is qualified for the position;
• Current descriptive resume/or CV that summarizes how you meet the qualifications of the position;
• Contact information for three professional references include emails and phone numbers;
• Copies of transcripts from undergraduate and graduate school (Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview); All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1635.pdf

The completed application package and required documents must be submitted 4:30PM May 5, 2023. Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or E-mail). After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

In order for the application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Applicants will need to edit the application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. Applicants will not be allowed to change the application information after having applied for this position. Make sure the documents uploaded are not larger than 5 MB; if they are, please reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions concerning the hiring process please submit all inquiries to Ms. Mary Fellows at fellowml@piercecollege.edu.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAPC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator