Assoc. Professor - Computer Science jobs in Olympia, WA

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.  We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.  

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  1. Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  2. The LGBTQIA ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility. 

• Place student success at the center of all decision-making.
• Engage with students, faculty, staff and administrators to create a community of learners.
• Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.
• Embrace change, risk-taking and innovation.
• Respect the richness of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices of others.
• Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.

• Craft contextualized and integrated learning experiences to meet stated student learning outcomes at the course, program, and college level
• Connect coursework to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals
• Create and score authentic assessments that measure course, program, and college-wide outcomes Apply teaching strategies to reach students with different learning styles
• Advise students regarding academic pathways and the courses needed to reach each student's academic goals Use local, state, and national data and analytics to continuously improve strategies for student success
• Use a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education
• Serve on committees that support the shared governance of the college
• Remain current with relevant Computer Information Systems trends and technologies that can incorporate into the curriculum

• A Master’s degree (or higher) in computer science, software development, database management and visualization, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of recent industry experience in Computer Science and/or Computer Information Systems 
• Ability to teach a mix of: C#, databases/SQL, and web development
• Ability to work a morning or evening schedule
• A Washington State Professional-Technical Faculty Certificate (or ability to become certificated), which requires at least two years of applicable experience within the last five years

• Demonstrated experience designing contemporary curriculum and/or conducting technical training 
• Experience successfully instructing adult learners such as workers seeking retraining or career change-seeking students in a formal or informal setting
• Computer science or computer information systems experience, including: web development, data analysis, data management, data visualization, cybersecurity, network administration, and/or software design using the model-view- controller pattern
• Use of Agile software development and release processes
• Ability to establish community and professional public and private sector connections, particularly as they relate to students’ educational experience
• A commitment and ability to work effectively with students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including a wide range of student preparedness and physical abilities

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting. 
2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
3. Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.