Computer Science Instructor

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Welcome. Solano Community College values the diversity of our community and is committed to honoring and empowering all of our students. We are seeking highly-motivated applicants who excel in their chosen fields and are committed to working with the students from our communities. We invite student-oriented applicants who provide culturally responsive teaching, use a strength-based approach centered on students and are committed to continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness.

Solano Community College District is a single college district that serves one of the most ethnically and racially diverse counties in California. Located on the ancestral lands of the Patwin people, Solano Community College’s Fairfield campus is in the heart of Suisun Valley midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. We also serve students at two centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, at Travis Air Force Base, and at three correctional facilities.

Our many innovative programs are supported by state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a brand‑new library and learning center.

Students who attend Solano Community College are dedicated, persistent, and remarkable individuals who deserve the best opportunities a community college can provide. Our students come from both urban and rural backgrounds, from the military, and other diverse backgrounds. We serve students who represent the following cultures:
Asian American (6%), Black/African American (13%), Filipino/a/x (10%), Hispanic/Latino/a/x (33%), Pacific Islanders (1%), and White Non‑Hispanic (24%). We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and who have an unwavering commitment to equity, especially the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion.

Solano Community College is committed to applying promising practices in support of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We are cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.

Under the supervision of the Dean of the School of Applied Technology & Business, the teaching faculty are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, and managing effective instructional activities. Additional duties include developing course curriculum, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, and fostering cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff.

• Develop, review, and maintain curriculum for courses taught in Computer Information Sciences and Computer Applications.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines, inform students about program requirements, and prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
• Meet administrative timelines, submit required documents and reports, and maintain student attendance and academic records.
• Advising students and collaborating with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and provide necessary training and education.
• Participate in program review and curriculum development, including the assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLO) and program learning outcomes (PLO).
• Use technology to enhance student learning and maintain current knowledge of programming languages such as Visual Basic, C++, Python, and/or Java.
• Assist in recruiting students and promoting the CIS program through college-sponsored events, student clubs, and outreach.
• Participate in college-wide committee work and collegial governance.

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent; or a Bachelor's degree with a master’s degree in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting, engineering, information science, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize multiple teaching methods and interactive technologies to address diverse learning styles.
• Commitment to teaching, learning, and providing a supportive environment to enhance student success and completion.
• Sensitivity to teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and…