Computer Science Instructor-Adjunct- Calmar and Peosta

Duties And Responsibilities

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the various phases of computer science technology.
• Possess necessary skills to organize and develop relevant curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance.
• Deliver of duties may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Meet all initial credential requirements and maintain credentialing in compliance with NICC Quality Faculty Plan.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities, staying abreast of technological advances.
• Prepare and submit accurate grade reports.
• Represent the college in a professional, positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community contacts.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Possess the ability to develop, organize, and present various curriculum concepts to a wide diversity of students.
• Establish and maintain positive personal/professional working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and all community contacts.
• Possess ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Possess ability to work with personalities of diverse backgrounds in the classroom and in work groups with colleagues.
• Teach courses in accordance with objectives of the course outline as set forth by the department in which assigned.
• Responsible for working with other faculty in curriculum development for lecture and lab classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty/department meetings unless excused by the department dean.
• Assist in student advising and registration.
• Keep daily attendance records on all students to comply with federal financial aid guidelines.
• Assist in recruiting students as needed.
• Submit reports on all students who may be in academic difficulty or in need of counseling.
• Maintain all scheduled class and office commitments promptly.
• Emphasize to students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
• Keep accurate inventories of all equipment and supplies.
• Conduct/chair technical program advisory committee meetings, one per term (i.e. Fall/Spring) consistent with applicable policy.
• Assist with development of retention and recruiting strategies.
• Serve actively on NICC and external committees to which appointed.
• As an NICC employee, support the College mission and maintain conduct in a positive/professional manner which comports with NICC policies and procedures.
• Perform additional professional responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the various phases of computer science technology.
• Possess necessary skills to organize and develop relevant curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance.
• Deliver of duties may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Meet all initial credential requirements and maintain credentialing in compliance with NICC Quality Faculty Plan.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : 1. Should possess a minimum of an AAS degree, (B.S./M.S. preferred) and/or at least three years’ experience with a minimum of 6,000 hours of training, and/or recent and relevant experience within the computer science field.
• This position requires an equal balance to teaching theory and the hands-on knowledge, skills, and abilities to prepare students to successfully perform/demonstrate competencies consistent with the rigors of the programs curriculum.
• Successful performance of duties requires competency and comprehensive understanding of all phases of Computer Technology such as: Cisco I, II, III , IV Windows Server & Work Station Unix Web Design Design Logic Digital Logic Circuits Business Computer Applications Production Software Intro to Data Processing.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; and the physical ability to perform teaching responsibilities.
• QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Must meet minimum experience and education requirements specified by Northeast Iowa Community College and meet the credentialing requirements of the Northeast Iowa Community College Quality Faculty Plan.
• Must possess demonstrated scholarly achievement; organizational and management skills; and interests and abilities commensurate with the needs and goals of the program.
• Must possess computer literacy skills including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Must possess necessary skills to organize develop, relevant curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance.
• Must regularly engage in professional development activities, staying abreast of technological advances.

Work Schedule

Less than 144 hours per term