Full-Time Special Term Contract Instructor - Computer Science

Bucks County Community College•Newtown, PA

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About The Position

Bucks County Community College invites applications for a full-time Special Term Contract Instructor in Computer Science within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics for the 2027–2028 academic year. The instructor will teach undergraduate Computer Science and Information Science courses, potentially including introductory computing, programming, computer science sequence courses, Python, database design, web programming, systems, networking and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies. Teaching may also include courses in the College’s general education curriculum. The position calls for a strong commitment to community college teaching and student-centered pedagogy. Responsibilities include student advising, curriculum development, assessing student learning and program outcomes, transfer preparation, and supporting workforce-responsive program growth. The successful candidate will teach across in-person, online, and hybrid instructional modalities. The appointment begins August 15, 2027, and is a special term contract for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
At least 18 graduate credit hours in computer science or a directly related discipline.
Demonstrated professional and/or academic preparation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or applied AI.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Computer Science or Machine Learning.
More than 5 years of college teaching experience; community college experience is a plus.
Ability to help expand AI-related curriculum and support interdisciplinary integration of emerging technologies across STEM and career programs.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate Computer Science and Information Science courses, including courses in introductory computing, programming, Python, databases, web programming, systems, networking and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
Teach courses that may contribute to the College’s general education curriculum.
Teach in in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
Advise students.
Develop curriculum.
Assess student learning and program outcomes.
Support transfer preparation.
Contribute to workforce-responsive program growth.