Full Time Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Mount Wachusett Community College•Gardner, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer. http://mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/ Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment. General Statement of Duties: Mount Wachusett Community College is seeking a faculty member to teach a variety of Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses. We are looking for an educator who believes that engaging and authentic teaching is essential for student success. This individual will be responsible for designing an innovative classroom culture that embraces diversity and fosters student empowerment. By building positive connections, the successful faculty member will create a sense of belonging that motivates students and strengthens their desire to learn. This CIS faculty member will teach various courses in the department which could range from Introduction to Networking to Computer Science requirements as well as additional courses based on expertise and departmental needs. The ideal candidate is committed to using active learning strategies and to promoting student engagement. This faculty member will teach at the Gardner and Leominster campuses as well as online.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science required.
Computer experience required.
Demonstrated ability to utilize digital tools and technologies effectively to support and engage students required.
A track record of student engagement and success and experience working with first-generation and underserved students preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with proficiency in written and oral communication required.
Commitment to Values: to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Collaboration and teamwork.
To the community college mission.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science
College-level teaching experience preferred.
Experience with active and experiential learning preferred.
Security, and/or Programming experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach courses across various instructional locations and modalities (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid) as assigned by the Dean in collaboration with the Department Chair.
Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and challenges, fostering an inclusive and learner-centered classroom environment that promotes student engagement and success.
Create and implement active learning experiences for students, facilitating the demonstration and evaluation of learning outcomes.
Develop curricula and prepare and deliver instruction at all levels; Assess and grade student work; Provide timely feedback to students on their learning; Modify teaching strategies to meet the needs of students who have diverse learning styles and challenges.
Maintain office hours in accordance with the MCCC Union contract. Provide effective advisement for approximately 18 students. Refer students to appropriate services to help them achieve their academic goals. Assess and grade student work, offering timely and constructive feedback to enhance learning.
Engage in ongoing professional development in best practices and innovative community college STEM pedagogy, including the use of instructional technologies such as Blackboard LMS. Maintain expertise in your area of specialization through continuous learning and fieldwork.
Work effectively within the department, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. Actively participate in college governance and committees, contributing to committee work and college service activities as per MCCC Union contract.
Contribute to the development of student recruitment and admissions strategies. Evaluate student program progression, retention, and graduation completion rates.
Adhere to faculty terms of employment as outlined in the MCCC Union Contract, collaborating with the Division Dean and the Office of Human Resources. Fulfill contractually agreed-upon responsibilities as stated in the MCCC College Agreement.