Instructor, Computer Science

Position Title

Instructor, Computer Science

Full‑time, 9‑month tenure‑track position. Classes are taught on the LLCC main campus in Springfield, IL and at outreach centers in Jacksonville, IL;
Taylorville, IL; and Litchfield, IL. Remote work is not available.

The Lincoln Land Community College seeks an instructor to teach a variety of Core computer‑science courses, including cybersecurity and ethics, networking and server administration, help desk, programming (Java, .NET), and database development. The role involves preparing syllabi, delivering approximately 15 contact hours per semester, maintaining accurate student records, providing timely feedback, holding office hours, and participating in departmental activities such as program review and curriculum development.

• Deliver instruction and maintain curriculum.
• Prepare lessons and course syllabi that reflect the content and evaluation procedures.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success.
• Develop, integrate, evaluate, and assess student learning outcomes to support accreditation.
• Participate in the preparation and review of curricula and instructional methods.
• Consult with advisory committees on program or curriculum matters.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance per the course syllabus.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to students.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.
• Comply with registration and records procedures.
• Engage in professional development to remain current in the discipline.
• Attend monthly department meetings and participate in institutional operations.
• Contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Perform program assessment activities and submit data as required.

• Master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills appropriate to the discipline.

• Master’s degree or higher with a specialization in cybersecurity.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Formal or informal training in higher‑education pedagogy.
• Experience teaching students from a wide age and cultural spectrum, including dual‑credit high‑school students.

Salary ranges by education level:

• Master’s: $51,901 – $76,788
• Master’s +15 credits: $54,499 – $80,627
• Master’s +30 credits: $57,224 – $84,660
• Master’s +45 credits: $60,084 – $88,893
• Doctorate: $63,085 – $93,337

Faculty receive access to an on‑campus fitness center, tuition waivers for qualified courses for themselves and dependent children, and a fringe‑benefit package. Faculty may also teach in‑class, online, hybrid, or during summer terms.

Applications must be received by Sunday, January 18, 2026. Submit transcripts, cover letter, and CV in Word format; public record images are not accepted. Applications can be submitted through