AY- Computer Science Instructor

Computer Science Instructor

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 17,000 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 a full-time tenure track faculty position as a Computer Science Instructor in the Computer Science and Technology Department starting Fall 2026 Semester.

The Los Angeles Pierce Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) Department delivers engaging, student-centered courses that help students either transfer into 4-year programs or gain employment in businesses seeking workers skilled in current technologies. The department teaches courses in the following areas:
Computer Programming, Networking, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging fields. The successful candidate will join a team of full and part-time faculty that work together to deliver the greatest opportunities to the student, communities, and employers we serve.

In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAPC includes lower division courses. Faculty members 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 the required number of 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 (e.g., grades, attendance, class exclusions, etc.) and submit 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;
• 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;
• Assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., plan and attend advisory meetings, revise course outlines, participate actively on campus committees).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of higher education level…