Johnson County Community College is hiring an Assistant Professor to join its Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) department starting in August 2026. This full-time faculty position requires teaching an average of 15 credit hours per semester and involves significant collaboration while managing projects and maintaining key academic and industry partnerships.
What You'll Do
- Teach an average of 15 credit hours per semester in Computer Science and Information Systems courses.
- Develop and teach courses in data science/data analytics and applied artificial intelligence.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject matter, teaching, and evaluation of student learning.
- Participate in professional development and college, division, and program activities.
- Support college policies and contribute to the growth of the college's mission and programs.
- Collaborate across the department, manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain relationships with industry and academic partners.
- Maintain required faculty credentials.
- Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning.
- Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment.
- Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
- Meet classes as scheduled and communicate absences in advance.
- Be accessible to students through email, technology, or scheduled office hours.
- Prepare and distribute syllabi according to established procedures.
- Maintain accurate student records and promptly provide final grades and attendance.
- Attend required meetings and exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to create and enhance partnerships.
- Serve on college, division, program, and department committees.
- Attend and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Create, revise, and develop departmental or program curricula.
What We're Looking For
- A Master’s degree or above in computer science, a related subfield, or computer information systems; OR a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in those fields; OR a Bachelor’s degree combined with relevant work experience and coursework.
- Minimum one year of related teaching or training experience (full-time, adjunct, or graduate teaching).
- Proficiency in several areas of data science/data analytics and/or applied AI, such as: Python programming, SQL, data visualization, data mining, big data architecture, machine learning, natural language processing, LLMs, and/or computer vision.
- Ability and desire to teach a variety of CSIS courses.
- Demonstrated positive teamwork experience with evidence of workload contributions.
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated self-motivation to accomplish tasks within a given timeline.
Nice to Have
- Minimum one year of related full-time or adjunct teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
- Experience teaching data science/data analytics and/or applied AI.
- Experience developing course curriculum.
- Experience with modern learning management systems like Canvas.
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Experience implementing innovative teaching practices, including active learning, project-based, service learning, and other student-centered pedagogies.
- Familiarity with the current landscape of computer science education in K-12 and Higher Education.
Technical Stack
- Python, SQL
- Data visualization tools, data mining tools
- Big data architecture
- Machine learning, natural language processing, LLMs, computer vision
- Canvas (Learning Management System)
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) department within Academic Affairs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $54,122-$91,437, determined by relevant years of work experience.
- Health insurance with some employer-paid options.
- Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided).
- Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS).
- Employer-paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) with no match required.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays).
- 14 days of paid holidays.
- Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses for employee and eligible dependents.
- Tuition reimbursement/assistance for non-JCCC courses for employee.
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
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