Adjunct Professor of Computer Science - Programming

Adjunct Professor of Computer Science
- Programming

Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Computer Science
- Programming

Datatel Position A

As needed or assigned

$740 per Credit Hour

Adjunct Faculty

General Description

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the College and the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs.

Department Chair of Computer Science

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Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or related area.

Experience in the field of programming and teaching/instruction.

Must be available to teach courses on campus, online or other offsite locations like a high school campus.

Must be available for any divisional, departmental or college obligations that will include office hours (either online and/or on-campus), committees and maintain effective communication with supervisor(s), the department and the division office.

Flexible teaching style to accommodate and promote diversity of learning styles, methodologies and technology.

Experience with standard computer software applications like operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, basic networking, email etc.

Demonstrates positive communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs applications used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).

Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.

Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively with colleagues and peers in an educational environment.

Assist and/or tutor others when they have difficulty understanding concepts.

Interact in an articulate, effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups both verbally and in writing.

Must be punctual, reliable and available for all teaching obligations.

General

Physical Requirements:

Light work:
The individual in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, move, and set down objects.

Physical

Activities:

This position requires the individual to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. The ability to exchange accurate information across various situations is a requirement. This position requires the individual to frequently stand, sit and/or move around the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the individual to frequently work with classroom and the computer lab equipment and/or to instruct or assist students. This position frequently requires the individual to operate a computer with peripheral, mobile and network devices to prepare instructional materials, answer emails and complete other activities necessary for the essential functions of the position.

Visual Acuity:
This position requires the individual to judge, observe and assess the accuracy and thoroughness of work assigned, uploaded or received to make general observations.

Working Conditions:

This position performs the essential functions in classroom (physical, virtual or hybrid) and/or office settings.

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This is a part-time temporary teaching position. Work hours vary with section(s) taught according to days, times and semesters offered. Sections are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings in eight and sixteen week formats and may be offered on-campus, online or as a hybrid.

The primary responsibility of an adjunct faculty member is to enhance and support student learning through the delivery of high-quality instruction in courses agreed upon by the adjunct faculty member and the Department Chair and Dean. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective presentation of learning materials, equitable assessment practices (credit classes only), prompt responses to students, and fostering a positive atmosphere in the physical or virtual classroom environment.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Administer program and course curricula in accordance to published course syllabi.
• Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.
• Meet course, program, and department goals and objectives.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Provide timely responses to…