AY27 Computer Science Instructor, Limited

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Los Angeles City College

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

AY27 - Computer Science Instructor Limited

Limited C Basis

The Los Angeles City College (LACC) is hiring a Limited 1 Year Computer Science Instructor. The assignment begins at Los Angeles City College (LACC) in Spring 2027.

Founded in 1929 LACC is the oldest of the nine colleges that make up the LACCD the worlds largest community college district. The campus is in the heart of Los Angeles minutes from Hollywood and Downtown and conveniently adjacent to major freeway arteries and public transportation including the MTA and Metro. LACC is culturally rich with one of the most ethnically ideologically and age-diverse student bodies in the country. It is this diversity that drives LACCs long tradition of innovation and responsiveness to the changing needs of the times and its more than 15000 students. Our programs range from serving traditional transfer students to career training adult career advancement cultural integration and personal enrichment. LACC is committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals. including those of every race religion gender ethnicity veterans people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA community. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics who foster a welcoming classroom culture and positively engage with our diverse student population.

Primary teaching responsibility:
Teach a broad range of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems courses potentially including:

• Data Structures
• Computer Architecture & Organization
• Programming Languages
• Data Science & Analytics
• Databases
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing

Assignments can includedual-enrollment courses at high schools or middle schools off-site locations evening/weekend classes and face-to-face online or hybrid instruction.

Specific workload requirements

• 30 units of teaching per academic year
• 15 teaching hours per semesterduring the 10-month academic year
• 5.5 hours/week of scheduled office hours
• At least 5 hours/week of campus responsibilities such as Senate curriculum and department activities

Other duties

The position also includes:

• Assessing student performance and maintaining records
• Advising and mentoring students
• Supporting certificate completion and student success
• Developing and assessing Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
• Participating in Program Review and accreditation activities
• Professional development
• Developing/updating curriculum including online and hybrid courses
• Supporting program growth enrollment retention and student success
• Developing new curriculum aligned with industry needs
• Participating in grant-writing activities including Strong Workforce and Perkins grants
• Performing departmental duties assigned by the department chair

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in computer science or computer engineering; OR

Bachelors degree in either of the above AND Masters in mathematics cybernetics business administration accounting or engineering; OR

Bachelors degree in engineering AND Masters in cybernetics engineering mathematics or business administration; OR

Bachelors degree in mathematics AND Masters degree in cybernetics engineering mathematics or business administration; OR

Bachelors degree in any of the above AND Masters in information science computer information systems or information systems;

OR the equivalent.

A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustees Policy 2900 all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at the latest by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Master or Doctorate degree in Computer Science.

Experience teaching students in a relevant discipline at a Community College or University level.

Experience using learning management systems and remote teaching tools such as Canvas and Zoom.

Professional work or teaching experience relating to emerging technologies such as Data Science & Analytics Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing.

Ability to work effectively in promoting our programs to the students community local high schools and industry.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and work collegially and collaboratively within the department and the college.

Experience working with students of varying academic preparation and learning styles.

Strong understanding and experience implementing culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American Latinx and historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The current starting range is from $76960 to $143000 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4870 per academic year. The District provides an excellent benefit package including medical vision dental and life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be required to file the application using a web-based software to create an applicant profile account allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to: to file the application packet. All applications must be filed by 4:30 PM October 12 2026. For consideration in the selection process all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest addressing how the applicant meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position and why the applicant is a good fit for the position.

2. Current descriptive resume or curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three to five (3-5) professional references including three supervisors (phone numbers and email).

4. Copies of all transcripts both undergraduate and graduate (official transcripts are required for candidates invited to the final interview.) All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the

All materials submitted will become the property of Los Angeles City College. After review of application materials by the selection committee candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. Immediate filing is recommended.