Instructor, Artificial Intelligence (Associate's) - Adjunct Pool

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provide expertise and knowledge supporting the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses according to accepted higher education standards, teach using a variety of effective methodologies, and provide engagement and support that encourage student learning. Instructional Faculty responsibilities encompass teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. The incumbent teaches up to the contact-hour maximum established by the Faculty Workload Guidelines each semester in areas of competency and participates as a part-time instructor in department, division, and college activities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a STEM-related field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or another science major.
At least 3 years of industrial experience in Networking, Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, AI/ML, System Support, Databases/Fulfillment, Storage, Electrical Systems, Software Design/Development, Gaming Design/Programming, Programming, or Robotics.
Ability to work in a diverse environment and teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer applications and software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse professional, community, and student populations.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Additional expertise in machine learning.
Real-world experience in one or more of the following: virtual systems, operating systems, assembly language, programming languages (especially C++, Python, Java, Objective-C, or Swift), cloud computing, reverse engineering, computer networks, information security, digital forensics, risk analysis and mitigation, or policy development.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the relevant discipline and continually work to improve instructional quality through innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory in accordance with college, discipline, and departmental guidelines, and submit a copy to the department chair.
Plan and use varied teaching methods and materials that support course objectives and accommodate students with different educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate student progress toward course objectives and learning outcomes, communicate progress in a timely manner, maintain accurate records, and submit grades, attendance rosters, reports, and forms by required deadlines.
Review, evaluate, and recommend textbooks and learning materials.
Teach at varied times and locations, including dual-credit sections at partner school districts, and in face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous online, asynchronous online, or combined modalities.
Use equipment and facilities responsibly, assist with routine instructional laboratory maintenance where appropriate, and demonstrate competence and interest in classroom technology and new instructional methods.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide student access through office hours and electronic communication; and advise students on instructional and program-specific matters.
Present information about academic fields and programs, including subject matter, objectives, transfer and employment opportunities, careers, clubs, activities, support services, and scholarships.
Work with the Chair or Director on academic advising activities as needed.
Establish annual professional-growth objectives with the department chair, keep current with developments in the discipline, learn and apply technologies that support learning, and participate in evaluation processes.
Collaborate with HCC engineering technology programs and assist with ABET accreditation and maintaining course quality consistent with ABET standards.
Collaborate with the West Houston Center Director on conferences, meetings, workshops, and STEM outreach activities.
Participate in institutional service events, discipline and program meetings, college and system meetings or committees, student and community activities, recruitment, faculty selection, and other college-related programs.
Follow HCCS policies and procedures and participate in activities that support accreditation, college planning, departmental objectives, and budget priorities.
Review and revise curricula and practices to meet professional standards, state requirements, business and industry needs, and higher education requirements.
Assist with articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.