Faculty - Computer Information Systems Instructor

Full-time Faculty
- Computer Information Systems Instructor

Department:
Academic Affairs-School of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Education Programs

Locations:
Fall River, MA

POSITION TITLE: Full-time Faculty
- Computer Information Systems Instructor (Open Rank
- Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor)
DEPARTMENT: Computer Information Systems
REPORTS TO: Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Programs
POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, MCCC unit position with benefits.
LOCATION: Courses may be offered in online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities in Fall River, Attleboro, New Bedford, and/or Taunton.
STARTING DATE: Academic Year 2027 (Fall Semester, 2026)
SALARY: $57,289 - $74,369 - actual salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Full-time Faculty - Computer Information Systems (AI) position is a tenure‑track position that will teach a full‑time (15 credit hours per semester) schedule of freshmen and sophomore level computer information systems courses. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, teaching and developing curriculum/course material for the Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Certificate and Applied Artificial Intelligence associate degree program, and offering student support through varied interactions.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a forward‑looking AI curriculum that prepares students for careers and transfer opportunities in artificial intelligence, data analytics, machine learning, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies. Bristol's AI programs emphasize hands‑on, applied learning and ethical AI implementation across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, business, and technology. As part of our strategic goal to advance equity for underrepresented student populations, Bristol embraces and encourages the use of social justice, inclusive, and anti‑racist pedagogies, and multicultural curricular initiatives.

Full‑time faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student learning outcomes and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a full‑time (15 credit hours per semester) schedule of computer information systems courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students' active participation in their own learning.
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to address course and student learning outcomes and General Education competencies as appropriate, according to the teaching modality of the course (online, face‑to‑face, and hybrid).
• Foster student success across the college's diverse student body, and address equity gaps, through innovative teaching and learning approaches as well as curriculum development.
• Incorporate High‑Impact Practices (HIPs) into curricular and pedagogical approaches, prioritizing those that provide students with real‑world experiences such as Service‑Learning and internships.
• Develop and revise curricula to align with employer demand, transfer institutions, and industry standards.
• Support the development of certificates, microcredentials, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Work with regional employers, workforce boards, and transfer institutions to ensure program relevance.
• Assist with grant writing, administration, and reporting to support innovation and student opportunities.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week.
• Serve on college committees as elected or appointed.
• Attend program, department, academic area, all‑college and committee/council meetings.
• Recommend suitable instructional material, textbooks, and library acquisitions.
• Assess student learning and assign grades through equitable and inclusive pedagogies and assessment strategies.
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues, to teach online as needed, and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate.
• Engage in professional development activities to address the college's goals related to technology, academic…