Computer Science Instructor - Temporary

Position Overview

Full‑time temporary faculty position for the academic year 2026‑27 only.

Tenure‑track faculty hired for this position will be expected to inspire community college students to pursue studies in computer science and related majors. Typical courses include Java, C++, Assembly Language, and Discrete Structures. Candidates should be prepared to describe experience with Artificial Intelligence, embedded systems, app development, machine learning, augmented reality, and/or big data. The assignment may include teaching courses at various locations, different times, and with different modalities and requires in‑person instruction.

Full‑time faculty are expected to be present and engaged with their peers, regardless of instructional location. Other duties include:

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation, transfer programs;
• Maintaining subject‑matter currency;
• Developing and revising curriculum;
• Using computers and technology;
• Assessment of learning outcomes;
• Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Degree requirements:

• Master’s in computer science or computer engineering.
• Or a Bachelor’s in either discipline AND a Master’s in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering.
• Or a Bachelor’s in engineering AND a Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration.
• Or a Bachelor’s in mathematics AND a Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration.
• Or a 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. (
  
  NOTE:
  
  Courses in the use of computer programs for application to a particular discipline may be classified for minimum qualifications purposes, under the discipline of the application.)

Candidates must also demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the applicant should demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Ability to work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals.
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities; and to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Ability to assess student, program, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success. Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission.