Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for a nine-month full-time tenure track Computer Science Programming Instructor in the Business and Information Technology Division. The instructor will begin in the Fall 2024 semester and will teach primarily at BC3 Main Campus. Courses may also be assigned at other locations for day or evening assignments to meet required credit load, excluding Brockway.
Reporting to the Dean of Business and Information Technology, the Computer Science Programming Instructor is primarily responsible for teaching a variety of courses, such as, Introduction to Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming, and Data Structures and Algorithms, using modern programming languages. This position may also involve teaching other computer-related courses, including web programming, networking, and/or hardware courses. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising students enrolled in the Computer Science programs and practicums, advising students, advancing the Information Technology (IT) curriculum, serving on college committees, assisting with accreditation and assessment activities; and promoting student retention. This position will require an on-going commitment to maintaining currency in the area of programming languages, techniques, and software packages.
Required
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science Information Systems or Information Technology and agreement to achieve a Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or agreed upon related Computer Science (CS) field within five (5) years of being hired; and 18 credit hours of advanced (graduate-level) coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology from an accredited institution; and Evidence of excellence in teaching; and/or Professional Employment as a programmer;
Two years teaching experience;
Evidence of excellence in oral and written communication skills; and
Proficiency in various teaching modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote delivery.
Preferred
A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or a related field;
Experience with web-based course creation and delivery;
Community college teaching experience;
Experience with curriculum development and assessment; and
Familiarity with Quality Matters
Candidates invited for an interview will be required to craft and deliver a classroom presentation to the search committee. The lesson topic will be provided after the candidate’s interview is confirmed. Salary ($46,000 - $49,000) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. There may be an opportunity for overload earnings. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 724-287-8711 Ext. 8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with six (6) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 55 career and transfer programs. The College is going “all in” for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Robotics, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety – fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.
The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3 as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today’s higher education landscape. For the sixth time since 2015, BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania by Schools.com, BestColleges.com, and Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit www.bc3.edu .
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
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