7/23/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted 6/26/2025 Contact Recruitment Department209-575-6900 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$69,893 - $133,410 Annually Add'l Salary Info -2025 Salary Schedule – $69,893 to $130,472 per year or $82,359 to $133,410 with an earned doctorate. New personnel limited to a maximum tenth step initial placement based on previous experience – maximum equals $108,500 or $ $111,435 with an earned docto Length of Work Year see in job descripton Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
Modesto Junior College
Instructor of Computer Science, Full-Time 1 year Temporary - School Business and Computing - Modesto Junior College 2025
Salary: Placement on the Yosemite Community College District salary schedule dependent upon education and experience. 2024-2025 Salary Schedule – $69,893 to $130,472 per year or $82,359 to $133,410 with an earned doctorate. New personnel limited to a maximum tenth step initial placement based on previous experience – maximum equals $108,500 or $ $111,435 with an earned doctorate.
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at 11:59pm.
To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=304802
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering OR bachelor’s degree in either of the above AND master’s degree in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR bachelor’s degree in engineering AND master’s degree in cybernetics, engineering mathematics, or business administration OR bachelor’s degree in mathematics AND master’s degree in cybernetics, engineering mathematics, or business administration OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a master’s degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent.
Determined by California State Chancellors Office. Click link below for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges (cccco.edu)
The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures
Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
Job Description Summary
GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Teaching lower division college courses in Computer Science and Computer Information System including: (a) problem solving and programming using languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, (b) Database Systems/Programming w/SQL and LDAP and/or Active Directory © Networking with IPv4 and IPv6, Routing and Switching (d) Operating systems, design and security in heterogeneous environments.
• Maintaining and upgrading instructional tools, laboratory learning space, materials, equipment and inventories using modern orchestration tools. (i.e. Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, etc …)
• Maintaining active relationships with local employers in meeting industry workforce needs.
• Maintaining an active industry advisory committee that informs program design and student preparation for industry.
• Providing academic, career and program advising to students “seeking to” or “currently” enrolled in classes. Work with MJC Counseling for appropriate referrals.
• Creating an effective student-centered learning environment for students in the classroom, laboratory and work site settings.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Attending department, division, and college-wide meetings on a regular basis.
• Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
• Engaging in department program improvement initiatives.
• Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide, especially in connection to statewide initiatives.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS
Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Recent computing experience using some of the following: integrated software suites and design environments, software engineering methods, database systems and programming, networking, and operating systems, mobile and embedded computing, web and social media development, cybersecurity, virtualization, systems automation, and data analysis.
• Completion of related certifications in computing or information technology
• Education and/or experience in teaching at the community college level.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new pedagogies, such as accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, on-line or hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
• Discipline and College
• Enthusiasm for the teaching and learning process and a desire to work with community college students.
• Commitment to provide effective program leadership by maintaining and further developing relevant and innovative curriculum.
• Commitment to an active & positive working relationship with local and regional industry, community colleges, high schools and universities.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student-learning styles.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Evidence of campus, community and/or industry field involvement.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Ability to use available computing technologies as a teaching and/or student service tool.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.
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