Faculty - Web Applications/Computer Software Development (174 Day Temporary)
- Employer
- Kirkwood Community College
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA, IA
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- Science & Technology, Computer Science & Information Technology
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching coursework in the area of Web Applications/Computer Software Development. A course load of 15 credit hours per semester is required. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve teaching at various Kirkwood locations in a variety of delivery formats including online, virtual, and face to face. Instructors may be asked to teach evenings and weekends. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities to the department, program, and college.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement, empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability, working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service, anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance, commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead, regardless of title, through positive influence.
- Be able and willing to deliver courses in variable delivery times, methods, and locations as required by the college.
- Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
- Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
- Maintain a minimum of one office hour per day and be available on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance.
- Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment activities at course, program, department, and college levels.
- Discuss program, career, transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
- Participate in the development and/or execution of departmental and college tasks, projects, and goals.
- Maintain relationships with K12, transfer, and community and/or industry partners.
- Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
- Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
- Establish and maintain good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
- Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
- Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or a related field
- Two years of field experience in an area involving software development, computer programming, data analysis and reporting. (Quality assurance, business analysis or requirements analysis is acceptable if duties also included programming.)
- Experience with Python, Java, C# or other high level programming languages.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP or other web scripting languages.
- Master’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field.
- One year of experience teaching or training technical subjects.
- Community college experience.
- Experience with popular code libraries and frameworks, design patterns, N-Tier, MVC, REST, SOA, Agile, Scrum, GitHub, cloud development or devops.
- Technical certifications or professional memberships.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Organization
Working at Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids is a globally recognized leader in higher education where learner success has always been a focal point. For more than 50 years, Kirkwood faculty and staff have cultivated a welcoming and motivating environment that meets students where they are, and helps them get exactly where they want to be. With one of the lowest tuition in the state, more than 130 programs to choose from, flexible class offerings, and convenient locations across seven counties in Eastern Iowa, Kirkwood makes higher education more accessible for people in all walks of life. Through affordable, innovative educational training and many impactful community partnerships, Kirkwood hopes to continue strengthening the regional workforce for years to come.
As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood strives to reward employees with a generous benefits package and perks, including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Free use of the Kirkwood Recreation Center
- On campus retail discounts at places like our bookstore, Eagle Tech, cafeteria and hotel (yes, we have a hotel too!)
- Free admission to performing arts and athletic events
- Computer and software purchasing program through Eagle Tech, our Apple-authorized campus store
- Employee tuition discounts and half-price tuition for family members
- Generous leave policies that provide a work-life balance
- Choice of retirement programs and unheard-of employer contribution
- Competitive Total Rewards packages
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