The Assistant/Associate Professor serves as the primary faculty members for the two-year computer science degree program. The individual reports to the Division Director for Math, Information Technology and Engineering. All core courses are held at the UDC-CC main location, 801 North Capitol Street NE. However, there may be times the individual is expected to teach at more than one location. This is a 9-month, tenure track position.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000, 0004, 4/3

Salary Range: $42,974 - $72,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 801 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Brief Description of Duties

• Teaches four (4) courses per semester; courses may be during the day, evening, and/or weekend; may include more than one campus site
• Conducts a minimum of five office hours per week
• Serves as advisor to student majors; answer student inquiries (emails and voice mail messages) in a timely manner
• Helps to develop and teach appropriate online courses. Some experience with instructional technology including Blackboard is highly desirable
• Adheres to college and department policies and procedures
• Participates fully in curriculum development and revision
• Recommends selection of textbooks and other instructional materials
• Collaborates with Program Coordinator/Program Director/Division Dean in the development and revision of courses of study and curricula
• Collaborates with university faculty to facilitate the smooth transition of students into a four year degree program
• Implements the recommendations of the program review committee
• Develops appropriate assessment of student learning at the course, program and College levels
• Engages in activities that facilitate student achievement of learning outcomes, such as ongoing feedback, and consultation as needed
• Submits required reports on student attendance and course progress according to published deadlines
• Collaborates with appropriate Student Services personnel to address perceived student issues, which may require special attention
• Engages in on-going professional development that promotes currency in discipline knowledge and instructional methods
• Attends scheduled divisional, discipline, and general faculty meetings, as well as the faculty professional development day, convocation and commencement
• Seeks opportunities to provide College and community service
• Serves as a resource person for adjunct faculty
• Participates in curriculum development and revision that stress innovation and multi-cultural emphasis
• Participates in departmental recruiting and retention activities
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards of conduct
• Familiarity with and conducts assessment of student learning outcomes, both course and program levels, according to the standards of the College and Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g. Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, including Computer Education, Educational Technologies); The applicant must have at least two years of teaching experience in computer science, preferably at the college level. Additionally, the applicant must possess work experience with hardware, software, and basic network fundamentals including router, modems, and network cabling. Local Area Networking (LAN) and Wide Area Networking (WAN) are definite desirables. Software actual work experience (within the last two years) with languages such as UNIX, C++, ADOBE, and/or VBA are highly desirable. Industry and related certificates and licenses in the discipline are also desirable. A strong requirement is a demonstrated use of technologies to enhance classroom teaching and student learning; must be familiar with assessment of learning outcomes. Ph.D. in Information Systems, Doctorate in Computer Science or related field preferred. A candidate with a doctorate in this field, with a minimum of five years teaching at the post-secondary level, is eligible to be considered for the position at the Associate Professor level.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications: 

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
• A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
• At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor. Community College experience preferred.
   
  A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:
• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education. Community College experience preferred. 

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience in the discipline is limited or absent. When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.