Adjunct - Web Application/Computer Software Development

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Adjunct - Web Application/Computer Software Development

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Adjunct

Job Number

02230

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Business and Information Tech

Opening Date

09/10/2024

• Description

• Benefits

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Adjunct Instructors are vital to Kirkwood Community College's success. We are looking for instructors with a background in Web Application/Computer Software Development who can teach courses on weekdays and during daytime hours.

These classes are in person, and there is no remote option available.

Coursework will include but will not be limited to:

Fundamentals of Web Programming

PHP/Apache/MySQL

Web Content & E-Commerce Systems

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement, empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability, working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

• Champion Service, anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

• Perseverance, commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

• Lead, regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be able and willing to deliver courses in variable delivery times, methods, and locations as required by the college.

• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.

• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.

• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.

• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.

• Establish and maintain good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.

• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.

• Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or a related field

• Two years of field experience in an area involving software development, computer programming, data analysis and reporting. (Quality assurance, business analysis or requirements analysis is acceptable if duties also included programming.)

• Experience with Python, Java, C# or other high level programming languages.

• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP or other web scripting languages.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS,LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Master’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field.

• One year of experience teaching or training technical subjects.

• Community college experience.

• Experience with popular code libraries and frameworks, design patterns, N-Tier, MVC, REST, SOA, Agile, Scrum, GitHub, cloud development or devops.

• Technical certifications or professional memberships.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone:(312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !

Agency

Kirkwood Community College

Address

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone

319-398-5572

Website

http://www.kirkwood.edu