Computer Science Instructor (Tenure-Track)
Computer Science Instructor (Tenure-Track)
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DESCRIPTION
Napa Valley College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to provide high quality programs and services to our district our community and our students.
The Napa Valley College Board of Trustees has established the goal of leading from a framework that advances diversity equity inclusion antiracism and accessibility. Consistent with that goal the ideal candidate for this position centers on equity and social justice as core components of ourmission vision and values.
This fulltime tenuretrack faculty position works a 175day faculty work year in accordance with the district/faculty agreement beginning January 2026 (spring semester). Appointments are contingent upon Board approval. Initial salary placement is $65071 $84644 annually with future steps to $119657. Placement on the salary range is commensurate with education and experience. The college offers a fringe benefit package including medical dental vision disability and life insurance employee assistance program and CalSTRS membership.
About Napa Valley College
Established in 1942 Napa Valley College (NVC) is one of 116 public community colleges in the California Community College system. NVC serves a diverse community of students by providing a wide range of highquality educational programs and comprehensive student services to help students succeed in the education progress in the workplace and engage in the civic and cultural life of the community. The College also stimulates the development and growth of the region through its educational economic and workforce opportunities community partnerships and services. NVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education. NVC is also designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a HispanicServing Institution as it has an enrollment of undergraduate fulltime equivalent students that is more than 25 percent.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs andthe Dean of Science Mathematics & Engineering:
- Teach all levels of computer science courses;
- Participate in the development and revision of curriculum program evaluation and the assessment of student learning outcomes;
- Assist the dean in program development and other division tasks;
- Participate in professional development activities;
- Maintain current knowledge in the subjectmatter area and effective teaching/learning strategies;
- Implementing teaching techniques to effectively address the learning needs of students from a variety of cultural educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Work cooperatively with other department members the department coordinator the dean and the vice president to develop and maintain quality instruction; and
- Perform related duties in the Science and Engineering division as assigned.
Assignment may include a combination of day evening weekend offcampus classes and online or other technologysupported instruction. All contract and regular faculty are required to adhere to contractual obligations meet assigned classes maintain regular office hours assist and advise students participate in division activities and appropriate college committees including regular faculty meetings of the department division and College. Napa Valley College believes in ongoing professional development that assists faculty in improving their teaching skills providing support to students and encouraging responsibility within the college community.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Masters in computer science or computer engineering
OR
Bachelors in either of the above
AND
Masters in mathematics cybernetics business administration accounting or engineering
OR
Bachelors in engineering
AND
Masters in cybernetics engineering mathematics or business administration
OR
Bachelors in mathematics
AND
Masters in cybernetics engineering mathematics or business administration
OR
Bachelors degree in any of the above
AND
A masters degree in information science computer information systems or information systems
OR
the equivalent
(NOTE: Courses in the use of computer programs for application to a particular discipline may be classified for minimum qualifications purposes under the discipline of the application.)
All degrees must be from an accredited institution.
Experience:
- Demonstrated collegelevel teaching experience in computer science
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and race/ethnic background of community college students
Title 8 USC Section 1324A requires verification of eligibility for employment in the United States.
Desirable Professional Competencies
- Two yearsof fulltime or three years of parttime college teaching experience in the computer sciences preferably at the community college
- One year teaching in an inperson classroom
- Demonstrated experience in:
- understanding algorithms data structures and common computer languages (e.g. Python Java JavaScript C)
- developing and revising curriculum
- using current technology in the classroom
- assessing student learning outcomes
- working with programs or engaging in community outreach that supports the success and retention and/or enrichment of students in computer science or other closely related disciplines.
- Ability to:
- work collaboratively with others
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Incorporate current trends and emerging technologies into the computer science curriculum.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A.Applicants must complete the online application through . All elements of the application including supplemental questions must be submitted for the application to be considered complete.
Internal applicants are still required to submit a complete application for this position. This includes submission of transcripts and all other required application materials.
B. Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process:
1. A letter of interest not to exceed two pages that addresses how you meet the minimum and desirable professional competencies for the position as outlined in this announcement
2. Current comprehensive resume
3. A separate list of teaching assignments over the past five years that includes Course Number Course Title Institution and Year/Semester Taught
4. Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work degrees and conferral dates
NOTE:Unofficial copies of transcripts accepted at time of application however official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment. Please remove SSN or DOB if visible on transcripts.
Foreign Transcripts:Napa Valley College requires that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Pleaseclick herefor a list of approved organizations.
5.OPTIONAL:Request forEquivalency Review form(Download PDF reader)if applicable (ONLY for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency).
It is important that the application reflectall relevant education and experience. Please note that applications will be rejected if no work experience is listed or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Transcripts are the only attachments allowed to verify that the minimum education qualification has been met.All required application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the filing deadline. Please do not submit material not requested. Application materials submitted become the property of Napa Valley College and the Office of Human Resources Training & Development cannot copy return or transfer material to other positions. Any expenses incurred in connection with the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate. The college will reimburse certain travel expenses associated with second interviews (if applicable) depending on distance of travel.
The District will not accept materials by email fax or mail for this position.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening please contact the Office of Human Resources Training & Development.
Napa Valley College an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer maintains a drugfree workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy.
For more information contact the Office of Human Resources Training & Development:
2277 NapaVallejo Highway
Napa CA 94558
(707)
For technical support contact NEOGOV at (855).
Employment Type
Full Time
