Computer Science Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool

Overview

We are accepting applications for the Adjunct Computer Science Instructor Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments. The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations.

Part‑time faculty positions are as needed and do not accrue rights to tenure. They offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals across transfer, general education, vocational, and occupational programs.

Example of Duties

Service

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
• Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

Teaching

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self‑reflect and respond to an evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including interactive technologies for on‑campus and online courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Computer Science.
• OR Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND master’s degree in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering.
• OR Bachelor’s in engineering AND master’s degree in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration.
• OR Bachelor’s in mathematics AND master’s degree in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration.
• OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems.
• OR Equivalency: An official transcript documenting successful completion of any Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education AND official transcripts documenting successful completion of 24 semester units in the discipline at the upper‑division and graduate level, a minimum of which must be 12 graduate level semester units.

Application Process

Please note:

• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
• A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.
• From time to time the equivalencies accepted by departments change. If you are qualifying under an equivalency, note that if hired you must qualify under the established minimum qualifications or department equivalency(ies) in place at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment

Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.

Adjunct salary rate: Starting at $89.24 per hour.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States and Board of Trustees approval as required.