Computing Disciplines Adjunct Faculty

Onondaga Community College located in Syracuse NY is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40000 alumni.

The Computing Disciplines of the Computing & Applied Technology Department at Onondaga Community College are accepting applications for adjunct instructors to teach computing courses (Computer Information Systems Computer Science & Cybersecurity). The highest need areas will require the adjunct to teach programming courses data structures and how those are utilized in modern software engineering. Additional areas of need include teaching courses for our Cybersecurity program Information Systems/Information Technology and web technologies. While the highest need is for in-persondaytime instruction applicants for teaching at night and/or online will also be considered.

Types of courses the applicant will be considered for

• CIS-100 Information and Computer Literacy
• CIS-125 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
• CIS-130 Foundations of the Internet
• CIS-170 Network Fundamentals
• CIS-190 Tech Support Fundamentals
• CIS-231 Advanced Web Servers
• CIS-270 Routing & SwitchingEssentials
• CIS-286 Systems Analysis & Design
• CSC-110 Program Design & Development
• CSC-111 Fundamentals of ComputingI
• CSC-112 Fundamentals of ComputingII
• CSC-211 Computer System Organization
• CSC-220 Foundations of Computer Science
• CSC-221 Software Engineering
• CSC-255 Database Design & Development
• CSC-263 C Programming
• CYB-101 Computer Security
• CYB-232 Cybercrime
• CYB-250 Server Administration

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach between 3 to 11 contact hours per term in college-level teaching of computing courses or cybersecurity courses to include:

• Be responsive to student questions (e.g. email or voice mail) as needed in a reasonably timely manner and be available for student support.
• Use appropriate technology to enhance learning.
• Participate in assessment of learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
• Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on students assignments and exams throughout each semester; and
• Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College including timely submission of grades and other required materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college university or foreign equivalency in Cybersecurity Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline.

OR

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited college university or foreign equivalency in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline.

OR

• Industry-recognized professional license or certification; with a minimum of 3 years of full-time employment in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Software Engineering or related field.

OR

• Doctorate from a regionally accredited college university or foreign equivalency in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry-recognized certifications
• Background in teaching college level courses in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated connections with local industry in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word Excel PowerPointProject and Visio)
• Familiar with some or all of the following technologies:
  • Programming Languages - Assembly C C Java and Python
  • Web Languages - HTML and PHP
  • Database Platforms - Access and MySQL
  • Networking
  • Network Security
  • Operating Systems - Windows and Linux

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teachers Retirement System.

• To be considered please submit a resume cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application including availability to teach.
• The three (3) references listed in the application must be professional references two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please note: If hired official transcripts will be required.

Please contact if you have questions.