I.T. Adjunct Instructor – Computer Programming

Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City); Wide Ruins (AZ); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College invites applications for an instructor in the Information Technology Academic Focus Area. The instructor will teach basic IT courses and a broad range of programming topics (Python, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, React) to adult learners and concurrently enrolled high school students.

The position supports on-campus, hybrid, online or remote delivery and includes teaching Computer Programming, Game Development, Web/Mobile App Development, plus INFO 1000 and Tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in discipline or related discipline with 2 years full-time related occupational experience.
• OR an Associate's degree with current industry certification and 2 years full-time related occupational experience.
• For INFO 1000: Bachelor's degree and 2 years full-time related occupational experience.
• For Tech Design: MS in Instructional Tech Design or BS in Information Technology with 2 years FT industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT courses in on-campus, hybrid, online or remote delivery modes.
• Teach a full range of courses in Computer Programming, Game Development, and Web/Mobile App Development.
• May involve travel to various MCC campuses.
• Teaching demonstrations are part of the interview process.

Skills

Python

C

C++

C#

Java

JavaScript

React

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Associate's degree + 2 years experience or industry certification

Job description

Classification

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Minimum Pay

$0.00

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Information Technology Academic Focus Area is seeking positive, dynamic, student-centered individuals to teach both adult learners and/or concurrently enrolled high school students the desired skills for today’s technology enabled workplaces. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to student success and the use of classroom experiences to enhance workplace understanding and performance.

The instructor is responsible for providing an engaging teaching environment for IT students in an on-campus, hybrid, online or remote course delivery mode. Teaching assignments for this position will primarily include basic information technology courses plus the full range of courses (e.g. Python, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, and React) in computer programming focus area. Additional courses in this domain could also include Computer Science I and II, Discrete Math and MIS courses for qualified applicants.

Responsible for teaching a full range of courses in Computer Programming, Game Development, and Web and Mobile Application Development in the Information Technology Academic Focus Area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in discipline or in a related discipline and 2 years full-time related occupational experience

OR

Associate's degree, current and relevant industry certification, and 2 years full-time related occupational experience.

For INFO 1000 course

Bachelor's degree and 2 years full-time related occupational experience.

For Tech Design course

MS in Instructional Tech Design or BS in Information Technology field and 2 years of FT industry experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position includes teaching day, evening and/or weekend classes in-person

Position may involve travel to various campuses.

Successful candidates reside in the MCC 4-county service area.

Compensation: $580 per Equivalent Credit Hours (ECH)

A teaching demonstration is required as part of the interview process.
Hiring process includes passing a background check.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.