Computer Science Instructor

hcfl; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College invites applications for a faculty position in Computer Science. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching, campus service, and regional community partnerships with a strong emphasis on ongoing professional development.

Required: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in CS/EdTech or related fields; appropriate professional certifications may be required for certain courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of CS, Educational Technology with computing focus, or related fields.
• Courses in Educational Technology must focus on computer skill competencies such as programming, multimedia technologies and web development.
• Cisco or A+ professional certification is required for certain courses.

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in CS/EdTech related fields

Job description

Compensation Range

$57,255.05 - $98,824.61

Position Summary

The Computer Science Department seeks a strong scholar-practitioner who will share faculty enthusiasm for excellence in undergraduate teaching, service to the campus and broader, college-wide communities, and dedication to community partnerships within the region. Applicants are expected to show how they maintain on-going professional development interests, demonstrate a love of teaching, and bring passion for campus and College committees and activities.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of: Computer Science, Educational Technology supported by computers, or any combination of the qualifying fields. Courses in Educational Technology must focus on computer skill competencies such as programming, multimedia technologies and web development. Cisco or A+ professional certification is required for certain courses.

Qualifying Fields

Electric Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer General Studies, Computer Information Administrator, Computer Information Systems, Computer Programming, Cyber Security, Database Design, Information Security, Network Administrator or Network Security. Courses in Educational Technology must focus on computer skill competencies such as programming, multimedia technologies and web development. Professional certification is required for certain courses.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess one or more of the following preferred qualifications: 1) experience teaching at an accredited community or state college; 2) ability to develop and teach courses in Cisco and general networking technology; 3) ability to develop and teach courses in Cybersecurity or Cybersecurity Operations; 4) ability to develop and teach courses in Cloud computing; 5) ability to develop and teach courses in Microsoft Office applications; 6) team-oriented and able to work collaboratively with colleagues; and 7) commitment to students through exceptional teaching and learning.

Pay Rate

Faculty members will be assigned to the appropriate salary grade based on the contract with the faculty union

• Grade 2: Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in field $51,934.60
• Grade 2+: Master’s Degree with 60 graduate semester hours in the field $54,594.23
• Grade 1: PhD in major field $57,255.05

Up to four salary steps may be applied to the starting salary based on experience.

Close Date

October 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm October 30, 2026.

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.

Preference willalsobe given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is theminimumrequirement for veterans' preference claim.

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

Applicants with a qualifying degree from an educational institution outside the United States and Canada must submit a foreign credential evaluation from one of the members of the National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (website: www.naces.org).