Computer Science Professor

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer general education career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is seeking a qualified and equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time face-to-face tenure-track position in the Computer Science Department beginning August 2026.

Assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses: Visalia Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.

*College of the Sequoias offers lecture-lab pay parity as well as overload and large lecture compensation that may be additional.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

This faculty position includes teaching lower-division Computer Science courses in programming (Python and C) data structures discrete mathematics and computer architecture. The role will also require developing and revising curriculum to ensure relevance articulation and alignment with CSU/UC transfer addition we are looking for candidates capable of leading initiatives to grow the Computer Science program including developing new courses certificates and partnerships with local schools universities and industry. A successful candidate will support student success and equity through inclusive teaching practices and mentorship particularly for underrepresented groups in STEM.

Other responsibilities include maintenance of office hours active engagement with campus culture participation in departmental responsibilities and the willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity which is respectful of diversity District wide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must meet the following criteria.

• 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.

JOB REQUIRED CORE SYSTEM COMPETENCY

The candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 53022.

Note: If you do not meet the educational minimum qualifications but believe that you have sufficient educational experience in the discipline equivalency is your path to proving that. For more information about claiming equivalency please visit the COS HR Website and scroll down to the icon labeled Equivalency. Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a supplemental attachment within the Attachment section of this application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

While we do not expect any applicant to possess all of the following qualifications College of the Sequoias finds any of the following experiences or characteristics desirable and we encourage you to emphasize them in your Letter of Interest.

• Teaching experience at the college or university level (preferably community college).
• Demonstrated leadership in developing or expanding academic programs tailored to the needs of the students in the community which may include familiarity with the educational needs of students pursuing careers in STEM.
• Experience assessing progress relative to goals and working with a team to implement improvements.
• Familiarity with modern instructional technologies and online learning platforms (Canvas GitHub Google Cloud etc.).
• Passion for staying at the forefront of Computer Science innovations including data analytics AI machine learning and cybersecurity.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners or advisory boards to align curriculum with STEM career and workforce needs.
• Desire to develop a 21st century Computer Science Program (in the evolving landscape of AI).
• Enthusiastic participation in professional responsibilities community and/or campus service.
• Successful experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and the ability to address the needs of frequently underprepared students.

To be considered applicants must submit ALLof the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative (included in the application packet)
• Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
• Equivalency documents (If necessary)

• Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendation letters from a third party please have letters emailed to Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendations.

For questions regarding this position please contact Linda Reis at or .

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination harassment including sexual harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceivedrace or ethnicity color creed national origin religion sex or gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation physical and/or mental disability age medical condition genetic condition pregnancy reproductive health decision making marital status military or veteran status or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas.