Instructor, Artificial Intelligence CE - Adjunct Pool

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning academic advising professional development and institutional and community service.

The incumbent will teach a total number of hours based on CE workload each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department division and college.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Teaching:

a. Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline;

b. Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies techniques and delivery methods;

c. Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college discipline and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair;

d. Plan develop and use a variety of innovative teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives/learning outcomes and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles;

e. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives/learning outcomes and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner;

f. Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines;

g. Review evaluate and recommend student textbooks and learning materials;

h. Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional and program/discipline needs;

i. Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories and

j. Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

k. Should submit all grades attendance rosters or any other required items at the stipulated time.

2. Academic Advising:

a. Maintain professional relationships with students colleagues and the community;

b. Provide access to students through posted office hours electronic communication and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues;

c. Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter objectives opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities) and opportunities for work (co-ops part-time work-study) and careers special clubs and activities available support services scholarships etc.;

d. May create and maintain a website dedicated to the types of information specified in bullet three and

e. Work with Program Director to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).

3. Professional Development:

a. Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the Program Director;

b. Keep pace with developments in the discipline;

c. Learn and apply innovative technologies that support student learning and

d. Participate in the evaluation process for self department and college.

4. Institutional and Community Service:

a. Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events conference days and commencement exercises graduation

b. Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities;

c. Actively participate in department college or system meetings and/ or committees;

d. Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS;

e. Participate in college-related activities such as student activities selection of faculty community education recruitment of students and/or special programs;

f. Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS;

g. Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards;

h. Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities;

i. Review evaluate and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry and higher education and

j. Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education experience knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Associates degree or higher in a STEM-related field such as Mathematics Physics Computer Science or other science major.

EXPERIENCE

3 years industrial experience in Networking Cybersecurity IT Computer Science AI/ML System Support Databases/Fulfillment Storage Electrical Systems Software Design/Development Gaming Design/Programming Programming or Robotics.

Beyond expertise in machine learning preference will be given to with real-world experience in one or more of the following: virtual systems operating systems assembly language programming languages (esp. C Python Java Objective-C or Swift) cloud computing reverse engineering computer networks information security digital forensics risk analysis & mitigation or policy development.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
2. Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
4. Possess good organizational and planning skills.
5. Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
6. Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
7. Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.