CANDIDATE POOL Adjunct Instructor, Computer Science

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967 Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia IT Security Nursing Robotics Sonography Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCCs highly-regarded transfer programs in Business Engineering Liberal Arts Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6500 evening weekend and online students STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respectis one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty staff and students. With respectwe embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual cultural and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful committed and socially responsible graduates.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Resume reviews and interviews for this pool position will occur on a quarterly basis. Successful candidates will be placed into the active candidate pool and will be notified when there is an Adjunct Instructor opening for immediate hire.

Adjunct Instructor positions are part-time semester-to-semester non-benefited MCCC/MTA/DCE unit positions

The Engineering and Computer Science Department at Springfield Technical Community College is seeking applications for adjunct teaching positions in computer science. The Computer Science Transfer program is a two-year program that has been developed to provide d a solid foundation in computer science with the intent to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelors degree.

Proficiency in the core principles and practices of computer science relevant to the courses being taught including mathematics and computer programming is critical.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Teaches a standard range of courses expected in the first two years of a degree program in the field of computer science.
• Adjuncts will conduct classes prepare for instruction assess student performance provide student assistance by appointment collaborate with other division faculty and adjuncts to provide consistent learning objectives engage in professional development and required training. It may be necessary to teach courses across different modalities like online hybrid and face to face. Adjuncts are also required to meet all College policies and administrative deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner both verbally and in writing to students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust teaching methods and materials to accommodate the needs and learning styles of diverse student populations including non-traditional adult learners and students with varying levels of prior knowledge in engineering.
• Classroom Management: Skill in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment managing classroom dynamics and fostering student engagement through interactive teaching methods group activities and hands-on learning experiences.
• Student Mentorship: Capacity to provide academic and career guidance mentorship and support to students pursuing careers in engineering including advising on academic pathways internship opportunities and professional development resources.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree within the field or Masters plus 18 credits of graduate level work specific to the field.
• College teaching experience high school teaching experience or adult education experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful community college teaching experience.
• Commitment to fostering inclusiveness equity and diversity within the academic setting.
• Teaching experience with Early College students or at the High School level.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Experience building and facilitating asynchronous or hybrid courses using a standard learning management system.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: DCE Contract Adjunct Rates
Benefits: No
Union: DCE
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

All available positions are located at: applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter** resume and three (3) professional references.

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials licenses certifications and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity sex disability religion age veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related conditions gender identity sex characteristics sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment or retaliation shall be referred to the Colleges Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator Kathryn C. Senie Ed.D J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCCs personnel and academic decisions programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility merit or fitness of applicants employees and students without regard to race color creed religion national origin age disability sex marital status military service gender identity genetic information sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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