Software Development Professor

Collin College; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 61,128 - 74,368; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking a Software Development Professor to prepare and deliver engaging coursework. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree, with a strong background in culturally responsive teaching and classroom management. This role includes updating course content, collaborating with staff, and supporting student success through advising. Competitive salary and a commitment to innovative teaching methods are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience is desired.
• Community college or university teaching experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy.
• Update and revise course content.
• Collaborate with Collin College staff to advise and assist students.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Instructional materials knowledge

Classroom management

Advising students

Education

Master's degree

18 semester hours in the discipline

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

$61,128.00/yr - $74,368.00/yr

Primary Location

9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, 75035

Job Summary

Responsible for the preparation and delivery of coursework in an engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate manner that reflect a commitment to the college's Core Values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching profession. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution. Academic preparation in the teaching field to include eighteen (18) semester hours in the discipline to be taught. Teaching experience is desired. Community college or university teaching experience is desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy.
• Update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Provide advice and/or assistance to adjunct faculty regarding course content, instructional materials, and classroom management strategies.
• Post and observe office hours as outlined in the current Faculty Load Compensation Guidelines.
• Collaborate with appropriate Collin College staff to advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process and as needed to improve program completion and student success.
• Actively participate in discipline, division, and districtwide task forces, committees, and other identified service activities for an average of two hours per week.
• Actively participate in avenues of student support and advising inside and outside the classroom.
• Attend scheduled discipline, division and districtwide meetings, including All College Day.
• Participate in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies, as requested by campus leadership.
• Actively participate in assisting the college to maintain standards required for institutional accreditation.
• Assist in the promotion, recruitment, and continuous improvement of academic programs and course curriculum.
• Work with Library staff in the selection of print and non-print materials in the overall collection development of the Library.
• Participate in the annual evaluation of curriculum and program assessment activities.
• Maintain classroom documentation, including gradebooks and other relevant academic artifacts.
• Establish annual goals mutually determined with the division associate dean or director, including personal and professional growth plans.
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the campus leadership, division dean, associate dean, or director.
• Remain current in knowledge, skills, technologies, and competencies in the appropriate academic disciplines, teaching modalities, and pedagogy.
• Contribute to and participate in staff and faculty training and development programs.
• Participate in community activities and services.

For Lab Courses (if applicable)

• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment and laboratory storage to optimize facility/equipment utilization and safety.
• Follow published safety and security guidelines and procedures to ensure student safety and protection of laboratory equipment.
• Supplemental Functions
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or offsite locations and may include dual credit, concurrent enrollment, distance education, evening and weekend programs, online instruction, and other instructional modalities. Non-teaching assignments include instructional development, academic advising and assisting students, registration assignments, participating in districtwide activities and task forces, and other appropriate responsibilities. These responsibilities may be scheduled within the flexible 170-day faculty calendar.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution. Academic preparation in the teaching field to include eighteen (18) semester hours in the discipline to be taught. Teaching experience is desired. Community college or university teaching experience is desired.

Security

This is a Security Sensitive position; therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Online Application Details

Application deadline: 09/10/2025. Application submission deadline is 12 am of the date listed.

For any employment questions, please contact HR at [phone] or send an email to: [e-mail]

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.