Data Science Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

Solano Community College is recruiting qualified applicants for temporary, part-time teaching assignments in Data Science, including ENGR 012: Discrete Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers. Assignments are made as needed and may occur during any semester, including summer, with typical start months of August, January, and June. The district may cancel classes or change instructors based on enrollment. Assignments may include daytime, evening, weekend, and off-campus instruction.

The instructor will teach in accordance with established course outlines and expectations, prepare and follow a syllabus, communicate course requirements, prepare and grade assignments and examinations, meet administrative deadlines, maintain attendance and scholastic records, and assess student learning outcomes. Online Canvas assignments are expected. Instructors seeking or qualified for online teaching must complete the required training, design an ADA-approved Canvas course, and obtain curriculum committee approval before the applicable scheduling deadline.

Paid office hours are available in fall and spring to adjunct faculty teaching an assignment of 40% or more. Part-time instructors who complete three evaluation processes and teach at least four semesters with positive reviews may become priority hires for subsequent semesters under the faculty contract. Oral interviews include a teaching demonstration, and interview travel costs are the candidate’s responsibility.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: an applicable combination of a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, cybernetics, business administration, accounting, information science, computer information systems, information systems, statistics, or mathematics education; or a master’s degree in mathematics or applied mathematics; or an equivalent qualification.
• All degrees must be from accredited institutions.
• If minimum qualifications are not met exactly, submit an equivalency request form and conclusive supporting documents with the application; equivalency requires general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree.
• Have broad training and both depth and breadth of knowledge in major areas of computer and/or data science.
• Have an approachable personality.
• Adhere to college academic requirements and standards, especially laboratory safety.
• Be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENGR 012: Discrete Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers.
• Complete online Canvas assignments as expected.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
• Create and follow a course syllabus and inform students about course requirements.
• Prepare and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
• Meet administrative timelines and submit required documents and reports.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Use multiple teaching methods, including critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies.
• Encourage learning and be sensitive to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, special events, department or school meetings and projects, professional growth activities, and College governance.

Benefits

• Paid office hours are available in fall and spring semesters for adjunct faculty teaching a 40% assignment or more.
• Priority-hire consideration for subsequent semesters may be available after three evaluation processes and at least four semesters of teaching with positive reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time