Computer Science Instructor/F291P Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi

This position is for a Construction Management Technology Instructor at the Harrison County Campus with an educational institution in Gulfport, MS.

Job Description:

Responsible for the teaching of assigned computer science and technology courses at assigned sites as well as the other duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Reports to the Chairperson of the School of Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science & IT.

Job Duties:

1. Teach assigned subject matter with professionalism and uphold college values.2. Meet classes according to the schedule.3. Attend faculty/departmental meetings as requested.4. Follow exam schedules unless otherwise approved.5. Provide access to students for advising, conferences, and tutorial help.6. Advise students as needed.7. Maintain accurate student records and submit reports timely.8. Use instructional support services (e.g., Learning Resources Centers).9. Conduct course evaluations per college procedures.10. Ensure instructional consistency with college and departmental standards.11. Contribute to college goals, course objectives, and student achievement.12. Act as a public representative for the community college.13. Supervise or participate in extracurricular activities as assigned.14. Evaluate student progress adequately.15. Participate in college governance councils as assigned.16. Serve on academic/instructional committees as assigned.17. Carry out other duties as assigned by the department or administration.18. Teach computer applications courses, covering productivity software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentations), file management, cloud tools, AI, and digital literacy.19. Develop student-centered instruction in computer science courses, with a focus on one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C#, or C++.20. Maintain up-to-date knowledge in programming trends, languages, and tools.21. Teach concepts in programming, software engineering, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming using current tools and best practices.

Mandatory Qualifications:

(M1) Master’s degree in computer science, computational science, or a closely related field, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in computer science from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. (M2) Experience with one or more of the following: Python, C#, or C++. (M3) Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

(D1) Community college teaching experience. (D2) Knowledgeable in machine learning or natural language processing. (D3) Use of an LMS (e.g., Canvas) for instructional delivery (05) Eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in mathematics.

EEO Statement:

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus, and four centers, including Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; and Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS. State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continu ng education programs.