Temp Faculty: Computer Science & Information Systems Instructor (Fall 2026)

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City invites applications for a pool/temporary faculty position across various courses. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction, preparing syllabi, and assessing students.

Assignments may be scheduled based on enrollment and operational decisions, with ongoing opportunities as demand rises. Ideal candidates hold a master’s or higher in a qualifying field, or a bachelor’s in CSIS with experience; multiple pathways are listed to accommodate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a qualifying field.
• Bachelor’s degree in CSIS field + 2 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field + 4 years related experience.
• Associates degree in any qualifying field + 4 years related experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in any field + 6 years related experience.
• Qualifying fields include Computer Science, CSIS, IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, etc.

Responsibilities

• Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning.
• Engage and assess students to facilitate mastery of learning outcomes.
• Provide constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
• Evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods as needed.
• Meet classes as scheduled and notify the division chair of absences.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely grades and confidentiality of student data.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Classroom technologies

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a qualifying field

Bachelor’s degree in CSIS field + 2 years related experience

Bachelor’s degree in any field + 4 years related experience

Associates degree in any qualifying field + 4 years related experience

Associate’s degree or higher in any field + 6 years related experience

Job description

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

POOL POSITION

Application materials for this position is accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand. Assignments may be scheduled but not granted based on enrollment and/or operational decisions.Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Temporary faculty are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course to include all course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery. Upon employment temporary faculty mustmaintain updated credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.

Employment Restrictions

• An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations.


• Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).


• Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July.


• Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations.


• Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member’s load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.

Essential Functions

• Selecting and developing instructional materials; planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning; creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning and foster higher order thinking


• Using a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment to facilitate student mastery of


• learning outcomes


• Providing students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback


• Evaluating student learning and modifying instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs


• Meeting classes as scheduled; notifying the appropriate division chair with as much advanced notice as


• possible if they are to be absent


• Monitoring email and other electronic communication, and responding to students in a timely manner


• Preparing and distributing syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines


• Following the published final exam schedule


• Maintaining accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly providing final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration


• Maintaining the confidentiality of student records as required by law and college policy


• Fulfilling all requirements as stated in college policies and procedures including mandatory training


• Exercising stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials


• Implementing course student learning outcome and institutional learning outcome assessment activities as required by the discipline/program, and reporting assessment data in a timely manner


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in a qualifying field


• OR


• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a qualifying CSIS field plus 2 years of equivalent training and/or experience in a qualifying field


• OR


• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field plus 4 years of equivalent training and/or experience in a qualifying field


• OR


• Associates degree in any qualifying field plus 4 years of equivalent training and/or experience in a qualifying field,


• OR


• Associate’s degree or higher in any field plus 6 years of equivalent training and/or experience in a qualifying field:


• Qualifying fields:


• Computer Science


• Computer Information Systems


• Computer Engineering


• Cybersecurity


• Information Assurance


• IT-Networking


• IT-Systems Management/Engineering


• Electrical Engineering


• Computer Software
  
• Project Management


• Educational Technology


• Business


• Business Administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence


• Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods


• Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled Accommodations: MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.