Adjunct Instructor – Database

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with Department policies ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction. Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records determines and submits grades timely and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester. Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental college cross-college and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department Lead Instructor and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning student effort academic challenge student and faculty interaction and support for learners. Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College. Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty staff students and members of the community.

Other duties as assigned.

*Regular predictable and punctual attendance is required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Masters degree in computer science Information Systems Information Technology Data Analytics or a closely related field; OR Bachelors degree in a related field with a minimum of two years of documented relevant professional experience in database development database administration or software development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level preferably within a community college setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with relational database management systems such as SQL Server MySQL PostgreSQL or Oracle.
• Practical experience with SQL query development database design and normalization techniques.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid instructional environments.
• State Motor Vehicle Operators License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
• *An appropriate combination of education training coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.