Computer Science Instructor

Salary: $48,454.00 - $98,138.00 Annually
Location : SUSCC - Opelika - 301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08543
College/Division: SUSCC-205170-Computer Science
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Southern Union State Community College


Position Summary


The primary task of the instructor at Southern Union State Community College is to instruct students in activities designed to promote intellectual growth. Essential duties and responsibilities of an instructor include commitments to students in the classroom, the teaching discipline, students outside the classroom, to the College and to the community. The instructor is subject to work at varied locations based on student and operational demand at any or all sites and locations served by the College.


Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule D1 Salary range: $48,454 - $98,138 for nine-month employment; Summer employment may be available dependent on enrollment: $14,959 - $30,351 .


Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College's benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (sick and personal).

ANTICIPATED START DATE : January 2027

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize, and instruct coursework.
• Work with the Departmental Chairperson/Program Director to develop. Implement, and evaluate curriculum.
• Maintain updated syllabi, outcomes, and gradebooks in the College learning management system (LMS) according to the guidelines in the Instructional Handbook.
• Select textbooks and teaching materials in collaboration with colleagues as approved by the Department Chairperson/Program Director.
• Use a method of instruction appropriate to the type of learning required.
• Instruct students using interactive techniques including but not limited to lecture, demonstration, clinical or lab supervision.
• Instruct students using a variety of delivery modes, including face-to-face, hybrid, virtual or online.
• Provide academic and career counseling to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Develop appropriate tests or other tools for student evaluation.
• Design and administer evaluations for grade determination each semester.
• Develop and deliver online courses that meet Quality Matters guidelines.
• Actively participates in community service.
• Engage in appropriate professional development in order to remain current in discipline and teaching techniques.
• Measure and use student learning outcomes to create a process of continuous instructional improvement.
• Perform duties within established time frames (e.g. attendance verification, official rolls, grades, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned to meet the mission of the college.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate semester or 27 graduate quarter hours in Computer Science is required .
• Willingness to meet other requirements for certification as required by accreditation entities is required .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using a learning management system (LMS), such as Canvas and/or Blackboard is preferred .
• Experience teaching online courses is preferred .
• Experience using Microsoft Office is preferred .

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position . Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.
Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.


It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.


Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.


More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit


Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.


Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.


Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.


Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours
( Hours vary by campus and instructional needs )

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.


Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at
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