Computer Science Instructor
Schenectady County Community College

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Academic Affairs
Locations:: Schenectady, NY
Posted:: Aug 5, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 179601

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time, in-person Computer Science Instructor to join the Division of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Health. Reporting to the Dean, The faculty member will teach courses in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Programming for Game Design degree programs. We are excited to find an instructor that will work with the division to promote the Programming for Game Design degree program as a great career opportunity for our students and help to develop industry partnerships. Ideal candidates will bring professional experience working in computer science, computer information systems, cybersecurity, 2D and 3D gaming environments and a broad range of technical and creative skills.The ability to connect your professional experiences to course material in order to bring relevance to the material in the classroom setting is highly desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach a full-time course load (15 credit hours/semester) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Programming for Game Design
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours to provide students with support
• Assess program goals and student progress
• Continually update the program in order to stay relevant with new software and languages used in game design and practices so that students' degrees stay current and are marketable within the industry
• Coordinate program offerings and facilitate partnerships to grow and expand and to innovate within the program for Gaming Design
• Participate in division activities, to include but not limited to retention, recruitment, and program review
• Serve on college committees and participate in the college's shared governance structure; and
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Animation, Game Design or a related discipline, OR a Master's degree or higher plus 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Animation, Game Design or a related discipline
• Experience with and ability to teach courses in the following languages: C#, C++, Java, Java Script, HTML, SQL, and Python
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for an increasingly diverse student population
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the history of Gaming and Game Design
• Experience in 2D design and 3D modeling of game assets
• Proficiency using the game engine Unity 3D or similar environments
• At least one year of experience in teaching, preferably at the community college level
• Experience with online instruction

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $48,878

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
• Discounted YMCA health club membership
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• Diversity Statement: Please include a diversity statement that addresses your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and highlights how your prior experience will support your contributions to the goals outlined by pillar one of the current SUNY Schenectady Strategic Plan.
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.