AY27 - Computer Science Instructor, Limited

Los Angeles Community College District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Los Angeles City College (LACC), part of the Los Angeles Community College District, is hiring a Limited 1 Year Computer Science Instructor. Spring 2027 start at LACC. Responsibilities include teaching CS/CIS courses, mentoring students and developing curricula across on-site and hybrid formats.

The position requires advanced degrees in CS/engineering with related fields, and emphasizes support for diverse student populations and program growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree requirements as stated in minimum qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree plus Master’s in specified fields is acceptable.
• Engineering degree plus Master’s in cybernetics/engineering/maths/business accepted.
• Math degree plus Master’s in cybernetics/engineering/math/business accepted.
• Bachelor’s + Master’s in information science or information systems accepted.
• Equivalent qualifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of CS and CIS courses.
• Involve courses like Data Structures, Databases, ML/AI, Cloud Computing.
• Possibly teach at high schools or off-site locations and in hybrid/online formats.
• Assess student performance and maintain records.
• Participate in program review, accreditation and curriculum development.
• Support program growth and student success.

Skills

Mentoring students

Culturally responsive teaching

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering + Master’s in mathematics/cybernetics/business admin

Bachelor’s degree in engineering + Master’s in cybernetics/engineering/mathematics/business admin

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics + Master’s in cybernetics/engineering/mathematics/business admin

Bachelor’s degree in any above + Master’s in information science / information systems

Equivalent

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Learning Management Systems

Job description

AY2 7 - Computer Science Instructor , Limited

Limited C Basis

The Los Angeles City College (LACC) is hiring a Limited 1 Year Computer Science Instructor.TheassignmentbeginsatLosAngelesCityCollege (LACC) in Spring 2027.

Foundedin1929,LACCistheoldestoftheninecollegesthatmakeuptheLACCD,theworld’slargestcommunitycollegedistrict.Thecampusis in the heart of Los Angeles, minutes from Hollywood and Downtown, and conveniently adjacent to major freeway arteries and public transportation,includingthe MTA andMetro.LACCisculturallyrich,withoneofthemostethnically,ideologicallyandage-diversestudentbodies in the country. It is this diversity that drives LACC’s long tradition of innovation and responsiveness to the changing needs of the times and its morethan15,000students.Ourprogramsrangefromservingtraditionaltransferstudentstocareertraining,adultcareeradvancement,cultural integration, and personal enrichment. LACC is committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals. including those of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are seeking candidates with a commitmenttomentoringstudentsfromunderrepresenteddemographicswhofosterawelcomingclassroomcultureandpositivelyengagewith our diverse studentpopulation.

Primary teaching responsibility:

Teach a broad range of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems courses, potentially including:

• Data Structures
• Programming Languages
• Data Science & Analytics
• Databases
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing

Assignments can includedual-enrollment courses at high schools or middle schools, off-site locations, evening/weekend classes, and face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction.

Specific workload requirements

• 30 units of teaching per academic year
• 15 teaching hours per semesterduring the 10-month academic year
• 5.5 hours/week of scheduled office hours
• At least 5 hours/week of campus responsibilities, such as Senate, curriculum, and department activities

Other duties

The position also includes:

• Assessing student performance and maintaining records
• Advising and mentoring students
• Supporting certificate completion and student success
• Developing and assessing Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
• Participating in Program Review and accreditation activities
• Developing/updating curriculum, including online and hybrid courses
• Supporting program growth, enrollment, retention, and student success
• Developing new curriculum aligned with industry needs
• Participating in grant-writing activities, including Strong Workforce and Perkins grants
• Performing departmental duties assigned by the department chair

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering; OR

Bachelor’s degree in either of the above AND Master’s in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting, or engineering; OR

Bachelor’s degree in engineering AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration; OR

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics AND Master’s degree in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration; OR

Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s in information science, computer information systems, or information systems;

OR the equivalent.

A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching students in a relevant discipline at a Community College or University level.

Experience using learning management systems and remote teaching tools such as Canvas and Zoom.

Professional work or teaching experience relating to emerging technologies such as Data Science & Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing.

Ability to work effectively in promoting our programs to the students, community, local high schools, and industry.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and work collegially and collaboratively within the department and the college.

Experience working with students of varying academic preparation and learning styles.

Strong understanding and experience implementing culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Latinx and historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The current starting range is from $76,960 to $143,000 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,870 per academic year. The District provides an excellent benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). Los Angeles City College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer