Computer Science Instructor

Hillsborough College; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 51,934 - 89,641; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College seeks a strong scholar-practitioner to contribute to excellence in undergraduate teaching, campus service, and community partnerships. The role emphasizes teaching, faculty engagement, and participation in college committees and activities.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant fields and may be asked to develop courses in game design, 3D animation, AI, cloud computing, and graphics using industry tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of Computer Science, Educational Technology, or related fields.
• Courses in Educational Technology must focus on computer skill competencies such as programming, multimedia technologies and web development.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in computer science and technology areas.
• Contribute to community partnerships and campus committees and activities.
• Support student success and engage in service to the campus and broader community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Game design

3D animation

Artificial intelligence

Cloud computing

Graphic design

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Student-focused

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours

18 graduate hours in CS/Educational Technology

Job description

Compensation Range

$51,934.60 - $89,641.28

Position Summary

The College is seeking 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. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic academic division and to contribute to the development of student success. Desire candidates with on-going professional development interests, love of teaching, and enthusiasm 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 qualifying fields.

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

• 1) experience teaching at an accredited community or state college;
• 2) ability to develop and teach game design/development courses;
• 3) ability to develop and teach 3D animation courses using common rigging tools;
• 4) ability to develop and teach courses in artificial intelligence;
• 5) ability to develop and teach courses in Cloud computing;
• 6) ability to develop and teach graphic design courses using industry-standard tools;
• 7) ability to develop and teach courses in Microsoft Office applications;
• 8) team-oriented and able to work collaboratively with colleagues;
• 9) 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.

Closing Information

CLOSING DATE: August 21,2026.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm, August 20, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law.

Background Check & E-Verify

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.

About the College

Founded in 1968, HC is currently the fifth largest community college in Florida’s State College System, serving more than 42,000 students each year at its five campuses, three centers and online platform. HC offers more than 200 academic options including the associate in art and associate in science degrees, college credit certificates, postsecondary adult vocational certificates, advanced technical diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and lifelong learning courses. The College has an annual budget of over $135 million and employs more than 2,200. Over 84 percent of HC graduates stay in the local community, and together, HC and its former students contribute more than $1.3 billion in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County.