Computer Science Instructor

Computer Science Instructor

Salary: $89,080.98 - $ Annually

Job Type: Temporary – Full Time Faculty

Job Number: FY

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Engineering & Information Technology

• Teach introductory and intermediate courses in computer science, including Java, C++, Assembly Language, and Discrete Structures.
• Design, develop, and revise curriculum for AS degree and career certificates.
• Use computers and technology to deliver instruction through various modalities and assessment tools.
• Maintain subject matter currency and demonstrate knowledge of emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, embedded systems, app development, machine learning, augmented reality, and big data.
• Participate in student recruitment, articulation, and transfer programs, and in all campus activities that support student learning.
• Assess student, program, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and community partners to support diverse student success.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• OR bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering AND master’s degree in Mathematics, Cybernetics, Business Administration, Accounting or Engineering.
• OR bachelor’s degree in Engineering AND master’s degree in Cybernetics, Engineering, Mathematics or Business Administration.
• OR bachelor’s degree in Mathematics AND master’s degree in Cybernetics, Engineering, Mathematics or Business Administration.
• OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields AND a master’s degree in Information Science, Computer Information Systems or Information Systems.
• OR equivalent educational and professional experience.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an innovative teaching environment.
• Ability to engage students with varied skills, motivations, and goals.
• Ability to develop curricula and deliver instruction through diverse modalities.
• Ability to participate in student recruitment and articulation activities with local institutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Ability to assess learning outcomes at student, program, and institutional levels.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success.
• Commitment to the California Community College mission.

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