Assistant Professor or Senior Lecturer: Computer Science

Job Summary

This full-time 10-month faculty position to start in August 2025.

This position is responsible for teaching Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Computer Science (CS) related credit courses for the CIS and CS degrees, and related credit certificate and degree programs. Ten-month faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties of 30 Teacher Load Hours (TLH) during an academic year (approximately 30 credits). The work expectation for faculty is 37.5 hours per week for professional duties; however, actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, meeting schedules, professional development activities, and office hours. Ten-month faculty responsibilities are primarily to teach students and assess learning and secondarily to engage in professional development and to provide service to the college community. This position reports to the Program Director, Cybersecurity, C.I.S., C.S. and Data Science.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach the equivalent of 30-teaching load hours during an academic year
• Hold classes as scheduled
• Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
• Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
• Check and respond to all emails within two business days
• Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System 
• Hold required office hours 
• Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
• Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
• Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
• Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
• Report grades and reconcile Incompletes as necessary 
• Engage in professional development
• Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings 
• Serve on committees to support the college mission
• Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
• Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (M.I.S. C.I.S., etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with programming languages such as Java, C, and/or Python.
• Ability to use technology in teaching.
• Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level in Computer Science.
• Prior teaching experience or professional experience in a related field, such as Cybersecurity, Data Science, Statistics, or Mathematics. 

Supplemental Information

SALARY INFORMATION

This position will be placed on the 10-month College faculty salary scale.  Salary range listed includes both applicable ranks for Senior Lecturer and Assistant Professor levels.  Actual salary and faculty rank placement is based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefit package.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate 
• Visual acuity - Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
• Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

College campus, direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments.  Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms.  Use of safe work place practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and all College policies.

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

• successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
• be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
• be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
• be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships  

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.