Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems

Johnson County Community College • Overland Park, KS • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13449221

rJohnson County Community College

rPosition: Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Full-time Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies with course schedule, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: \$54,122-\$91,437 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: This full-time faculty position begins in August 2026 in the Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) department. CSIS encompasses computer science, information systems, data science/data analytics, and is currently developing applied artificial intelligence courses. Current CSIS needs include developing and teaching courses in data science/data analytics and applied artificial intelligence.

Full-time CSIS faculty are required to teach an average of 15 credit hours per semester. Teaching assignments may be any combination of face-to-face, hybrid, online, day or evening, and are subject to change as needed. Regular on-campus presence is required. The selected candidate is expected to demonstrate mastery of subject matter, teaching, and evaluation of student learning. Faculty participate in professional development and college/division/program activities, support college policies and procedures, and contribute to the growth and enhancement of college mission and programs. This position demands collaboration across the department and the ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain relationships with industry and academic partners.

Candidates must submit an application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, and teaching philosophy. For certifications listed on your resume, provide verification information (certificates, transcripts, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

Master\'s degree or above in computer science (or subfield or

computer information systems), Master\'s degree or above with 18 graduate hours in computer science (or subfield) or computer information systems, or Bachelor\'s degree or above and a combination of work experience and course work.

Minimum one year of related teaching (full-time, adjunct, graduate

teaching) or training experience.

Proficiency in several areas of data science/data analytics and/or

applied AI: Python programming, SQL, data visualization, data mining, big data architecture, machine learning, natural language processing, LLMs, and/or computer vision.

Ability and desire to teach a variety of CSIS courses (which include

prefixes CS, CIS, and DS).

Demonstrated positive teamwork experience with evidence of workload

contributions.

Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated self-motivation to accomplish tasks within a given

timeline.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

Teaching - Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers and excel in course instruction. Listed below are the minimum expectations of faculty who teach at JCCC.

Effective teaching requires content expertise: Faculty must demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant research, methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications. Consequently, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific

field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.

Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their

respective discipline.

Maintain facultycredentials as required by the college\'s

accrediting agencies.

Effective teaching reflects sound instructional methods drawn from the scholarship of teaching and learning, and cultivates a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment with material. Therefore, faculty members are expected to do the following:

Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize

instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate.

Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that

facilitate student mastery of the content.

Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.

Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress.

Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of

appropriate teaching and learning strategies; evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.

Effectiv

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