Faculty - Computer and Information Sciences

Passaic County Community College•Paterson, NJ

1d•$59,000 - $59,000•Onsite

About The Position

Passaic County Community College is seeking a full-time, in-person, tenure-track faculty member for its Computer and Information Sciences department. The faculty member will teach introductory and advanced Information Technology and Computer Science courses and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and student success. The role includes advising students, serving on committees, advancing the college’s educational program, and taking an active role in departmental activities such as curriculum development and assessment. The position reports through a peer department chairperson to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Courses are taught during the day and evening using different modalities, including in-person, remote, concurrent, and online instruction. The faculty member will use the college’s student learning platform and other appropriate technology to perform teaching duties; software training is provided. The selected candidate must complete a background check. The salary is $59,000. Benefits include New Jersey State health insurance plans, employer-paid dental plan options, participation in New Jersey State retirement systems, tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, and tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees. Faculty also receive sick and personal hours, prorated based on hire date. The college offers optional programs including an Employee Assistance Program, on-site free parking, an optional pre-tax transit plan, a Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance, and voluntary annuity programs. Short-term disability is listed as a benefit but is excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
Higher education teaching experience.
Knowledge of Computer Science and Information Technology subjects, including Cloud Computing, Networking and Cyber Security, Database and Programming (Python and C++), Artificial Intelligence, and Web and Mobile Development.
Ability to teach courses using different modalities.
Ability to teach a diverse student body.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Completion of a background check for the selected candidate.

Nice To Haves

Community college teaching experience is preferred.
Experience with Cloud Computing, Networking, and Cyber Security is preferred.
Experience teaching with a Learning Management System (LMS), such as Blackboard, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned Information Technology and Computer Science courses in accordance with the college’s academic calendar and approved syllabi.
Teach during the day and evening using in-person, remote, concurrent, and online modalities.
Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems.
Create a student-centered learning environment that promotes learning and engagement.
Participate in assessment activities supporting the PCCC institutional effectiveness program.
Participate in campus-wide activities, including committees and special projects.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
Participate in professional development opportunities.
Use appropriate technology, including the college’s student learning platform, to fulfill teaching duties.
Communicate promptly with the college, department, and students through the college-assigned email and learning management system.
Advise students.
Contribute to departmental activities, including curriculum development and assessment, and advance the educational program of the college.

Benefits

New Jersey State health insurance plans.
Dental plan options fully covered by the employer.
Retirement systems through New Jersey State.
Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, subject to labor contract terms; some fees may apply.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees, subject to labor contract terms; grant-funded positions are excluded.
Sick and personal hours, prorated based on hire date.
Employee Assistance Program with limited confidential counseling, work-life assistance, and legal and financial guidance.
Free on-site parking.
Optional pre-tax transit plan for eligible transit expenses.
Flexible Spending Account for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
Supplemental insurance providing cash benefits for certain out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
Voluntary annuity programs for additional retirement account contributions.
Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, subject to carrier terms; excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions.