Faculty - Computer and Information Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is seeking a full-time faculty member for our Computer and Information Sciences department. 

Full-time faculty members will teach variety of courses, introductory and advanced Information Technology and Computer Sciences courses, and should possess commitment to teaching excellence and student success. They will advise students, serve on committees and, in general, advance the educational program of the college. The faculty member will take an active role in department activities, including curriculum development and assessment. They report through a peer department chairperson to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. 

This is an in-person, tenure track position. 

Examples of Duties:

• Teach assigned Information Technology and Computer Science courses in accordance with the College's academic calendar and approved syllabi. 
• Teach both during the day and evening, using different modalities, including in-person, remote, concurrent, and online. 
• Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems. 
• Create a student-centered learning environment that promotes learning and engagement. 
• Participate in assessment activities in support of the PCCC institutional effectiveness program. 
• Participate in campus-wide activities, including committees, and special projects. 
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings. 
• Participate in Professional Development opportunities. 
• Utilize the appropriate technology, including the College's student learning platform, to fulfill teaching duties. (Software training is provided)
• Maintain timely communication with the College, department and students via the College's assigned email and LMS. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Informational Technology or closely related field required. 
• Higher education teaching experience required; Community College preferred. 
• Knowledge of Computer Science / Information Technology subjects, such as Cloud Computing, Networking and Cyber Security, Database and Programming (Python and C++), Artificial Intelligence, and Web and Mobile Development. 
• Experience with Cloud Computing, Networking and Cyber Security preferred. 
• Experience teaching with a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard preferred. 
• Ability to teach courses incorporating different modalities. 
• Ability to teach a diverse student body. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: The salary for this position is $59,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disability  providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Sick and Personal hours (*Prorated based on hire date)

Sick

Personal

Faculty

50 hours

13 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Program  provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits : Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Flexible Spending Account  allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs:  Additional contributions to retirement account