Part-Time Instructor - Computer Science
Blinn College
Posting Details
• Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources.
• Maintain student participation and attendance in class.
• Conduct classes and final exams punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
Student Success
• Advise or refer students to available academic support, advising, and counseling services.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students.
Assessment Duties
• Hold sole responsibility to assess students’ performances through a range of formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
Professional Development and Service
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies.
• Actively engage in collegial activities in a professional manner across the department, college, and communities such as departmental meetings, committees, and Blinn College partner collaborations.
Institutional Responsibilities
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions.
• Comply with all college policies and procedures.
• Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attend college orientations, required institutional meetings, and trainings.
Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in computer science. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.
Teaching Experience in Computer Science or highly related field (either at the college or secondary level) required. Preferred Experience and Training College teaching experience.
Online teaching experience.
Digital game design / development experience.
In addition to a Master’s degree in Computer Science, a Master’s degree or 18 graduate-level hours in either Information Technology or Engineering desired. Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in computer science. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university. Special Notes To Applicants This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time;
Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.
Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Engineering, Computer Technology and Innovation, 902 College Ave., Brenham, TX 77833). Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu.
All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency.
Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.
A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12351 Supplemental Questions
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Position Information Requisition Number 2025012F Position Title Part-Time Instructor - Computer Science Salary Range Per part-time faculty salary schedule DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Campus Brenham, RELLIS, Distance Education Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours As defined by the institution, could include evenings or weekends Position Summary Information Objective To perform the day-to-day operations of instructional programs on the assigned campus. Essential Duties Instruction and Classroom Management• Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources.
• Maintain student participation and attendance in class.
• Conduct classes and final exams punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
Student Success
• Advise or refer students to available academic support, advising, and counseling services.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students.
Assessment Duties
• Hold sole responsibility to assess students’ performances through a range of formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
Professional Development and Service
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies.
• Actively engage in collegial activities in a professional manner across the department, college, and communities such as departmental meetings, committees, and Blinn College partner collaborations.
Institutional Responsibilities
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions.
• Comply with all college policies and procedures.
• Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attend college orientations, required institutional meetings, and trainings.
Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in computer science. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.
Teaching Experience in Computer Science or highly related field (either at the college or secondary level) required. Preferred Experience and Training College teaching experience.
Online teaching experience.
Digital game design / development experience.
In addition to a Master’s degree in Computer Science, a Master’s degree or 18 graduate-level hours in either Information Technology or Engineering desired. Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in computer science. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university. Special Notes To Applicants This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time;
Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.
Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Engineering, Computer Technology and Innovation, 902 College Ave., Brenham, TX 77833). Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu.
All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency.
Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.
A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12351 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in computer science? Yes, I have at least 18 graduate-level hours in computer science. No * The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require all faculty teaching college-level courses have "at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Master's degree or higher". If you have a Master's degree in mathematics or statistics, please list the title and course number of each graduate course that may be applied to the 18 hours required in your teaching field. (Education courses do not satisfy this requirement.) If you do not have a Master's degree, please list the title and course number of each undergraduate mathematics course you have taken. Please list the courses here as well as attach a transcript(s) at the end of this application.(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have college or secondary teaching experience other than as a teaching assistant? Yes, I have more than 3 years of college teaching experience. Yes, I have 1-3 years of college teaching experience. Yes, I have more than 3 years of secondary teaching experience. Yes, I have 1-3 years of secondary teaching experience. No, my teaching experience is only as a teaching assistant. No, I have no teaching experience. * Please list the title and course number of all computer science courses you have taught and for what length of time. (i.e. – COSC 1436 - Fundamentals I - 5 semesters)(Open Ended Question)
* What experience do you have in Digital game design / development ?(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching experience in each of the following modalities: Face-to-Face, Blended/Hybrid, Online, Flipped Classroom, Accelerated, and Paired/Team Teaching.(Open Ended Question)
* What experience do you have in creating online courses? Please list any certifications, distinctions, and/or training you have received.(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching philosophy and how you implement it in the classroom. Please copy and paste your teaching philosophy here as well as attach it at the end of this application.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your non-teaching experiences and skills that would be particularly valuable in a computer science classroom.(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.(Open Ended Question)
* To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No * Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * Are you currently teaching for another higher education institution? If so, please list the institutions in which you are currently employed.(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Optional Documents Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Resume Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 3 License DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)
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