Instructor in Computer Information Systems

Compensation:

$57,744 – $60,077

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E08

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

THIS IS AN 11 MONTH FACULTY CONTRACT. COMPENSATION IS ISSUED OVER A 12 MONTH PERIOD. Instructors are required to teach 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester and 6 credit hours in the summer semester, which may include day and evening courses. Classes taught each semester above and beyond the required credit hours are paid on a per credit hour basis and are not part of the 11-month contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver well-prepared, organized, and clear lectures and activities tailored for both in-person and online formats, aiming to facilitate student mastery of the course learning outcomes.

• Develop and submit course syllabi for all assigned courses, ensuring inclusion of all required components and tailored to the instructional modality utilized (online or face-to-face).

• Collaborate with department members and the Division Chair to develop and revise curriculum, select textbooks and equipment, create instructional materials, and ensure cohesive and uniform student assessment practices.

• Establish and maintain an effective learning environment across assigned courses, adapting to diverse modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous online, as well as dual credit and Early College High School instruction contexts.

• Utilizing course assessment practices, assess and communicate student proficiency in achieving course learning outcomes. Document findings in formal assessment reports as directed by the Assessment Council and the Executive Vice President.

• Utilize technology, including but not limited to Canvas, Starfish, MS Office, and the Internet, for classroom, studio, and laboratory instruction. Provide students with timely and accurate information and feedback regarding their academic progress, using assessments such as quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.

• Throughout each contracted academic semester, maintain a daily on-campus presence from Monday to Thursday and ensure a minimum of 5 in-person office hours per week to assist students with questions, tutoring, and instructional clarification. Schedule office hours based on student requirements rather than faculty convenience.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all college policies and procedures.

• Perform all faculty responsibilities, encompassing teaching, faculty service, participation in in-services, evaluating student academic achievement, participating in professional development activities, and contributing to orientations, committees, councils, and other assigned duties.

• Full-time faculty positions at Clovis Community College require a physical presence on campus to fulfill teaching duties, conduct office hours, and fulfill other college-related responsibilities, as they are not fully remote.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Required skills include strong knowledge of computer hardware/software, networking protocols, and cybersecurity principles.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:  

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Willingness and ability to obtain a master’s degree in any of the above fields.

• 3+ years of professional experience or post-secondary teaching.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• One or more current industry certifications and professional experience/expertise in network/cybersecurity, client/server administration, coding, or IT systems management or post-secondary teaching are desirable.

• Preferred skills include strong knowledge of computer hardware/software, networking protocols, and cybersecurity princi