Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems (CIS), 9 Month Tenure Track

Temple College•2600 South First Street Temple, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner. The incumbent will cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships, engage students in active learning, develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material, and demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students. They will utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology, incorporate best practices, maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation, and seek feedback to improve the quality of teaching. The role involves attending conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth, participating in academic/professional organizations, and developing and implementing innovative course content based on current pedagogy. Evidence of a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth, and integrating a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum are expected. The incumbent will demonstrate innovative thinking to problem-solve within the classroom, clinical setting, the department, and the institution, and supervise and evaluate student performance in simulated and clinical environments. They will demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students, foster collegiality within the department and clinical setting, and evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities. Participation in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum is required, as is contributing to the growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees. Demonstration of participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community is also expected. The role requires displaying empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications, and working with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication. Being friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus, and building trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions are essential. Maintaining proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in the area of responsibility is required. The incumbent must dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach and meet all required standards of confidentiality. Work areas should be kept in a clean and orderly manner.

Requirements

Master’s in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Science, or closely related field or a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Information Systems or closely related field.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
Possess effective communication skills.
Presentation skills.
Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Ability to engage students in the learning process.
Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds.
Keyboarding and computer use.
Use of Audio/Visual equipment or equipment in an instructional setting.
Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment.
Travel to offsite centers may be required.
Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience with information systems, programming, software development, cyber security, or data/business intelligence analyst functions within a business setting.

Responsibilities

Teaches courses as scheduled.
Cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship.
Engages students in active learning.
Makes recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision.
Performs administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.
Develops clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
Utilizes advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
Incorporates best practices.
Maintains accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
Seeks feedback to improve quality of teaching.
Attends conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
Participates in academic/professional organizations.
Develops and implements innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
Integrates a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
Demonstrates innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, clinical setting, the department, and the institution.
Supervises and evaluates student performance in simulated and clinical environments.
Demonstrates respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
Fosters collegiality within the department and clinical setting.
Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
Participates in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
Contributes to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
Demonstrates participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.