Computer Disciplines, Adjunct Faculty - Onondaga Community College

Job Description:

The Computing Disciplines of the Applied Engineering Technology Department at Onondaga Community College is accepting applications for adjunct instructors to teach computing courses (Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, & Cybersecurity). The highest need areas will require the adjunct to teach programming courses, data structures, and how those are utilized in modern software engineering. Additional areas of need include teaching courses for our Cybersecurity program, Information Systems/Information Technology and web technologies. While the highest need is for daytime instruction, applicants for teaching at night will also be considered.

Types of courses the applicant will be considered for

• CIS-100 Information and Computer Literacy
• CFS-140 Computer Forensics & Security
• CFS-232 Cyber Crimes
• CIS-170 Network Fundamentals
• CIS-270 Routing & Switching
• CIS-286 Systems Analysis and Design
• CSC-110 Program Design & Development (Introductory C++)
• CSC-111 Fundamentals of Computing I (Java)
• CSC-112 Fundamentals of Computing II (Java)
• CSC-211 Computer System Organization
• CSC-220 Foundations of Computer Science
• CSC-221 Software Engineering
• CSC-250 Server Administration
• CSC-263 C++ Programming (Advanced C++)
• CSC-280 Python Programming

Major Responsibilities:

Teach between 3 to 11 contact hours per term in college-level teaching of computing courses or cybersecurity courses to include:

• Prepare and present lectures;

• Meet with students as needed to answer questions;

• Respond to student queries (e.g. email or voice mail) as needed, in a reasonably timely manner;

• Write, administer, and grade all student assignments and exams;

• Compute grades and submit them on time;

• Maintenance of student records.

Participate in a 2-hour orientation and additional training workshops throughout the term

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master's or Bachelor degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.

Bilingual in Spanish & English (English and another language will be considered).

Professional employment experience in the field is also desired.

Additional Information:

2023-2024 Adjunct faculty rate is $1371 per credit hour; 3-credit hour classes are $4,113. 2024-2025 rate is not yet available.

While the department priority is to secure an instructor for the upcoming semesters, other opportunities for future teaching of other courses may exist, provided that instructor qualifications meet course instruction needs.

Further, other applicants are encouraged to apply throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Successful applicants will be assigned an opportunity in either the Fall or Spring semester, based on availability of courses and instruction needs.

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.

Application Instructions:

Submit resume, cover letter, and copies of professional and industry-related certificates and credentials. Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.