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Position Number: 5005700
Location: Danvers, MA
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

FT Faculty, Computer and Information Sciences, Cybersecurity
About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

FT Faculty, Computer and Information Sciences, Cybersecurity

Division of STEM & Business

MCCC/MTA unit position

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the MCCC/MTA collective bargaining agreement. Position is subject to funding availability. Full-time employees have opportunities to teach for extra pay in the fall, spring, and summer terms with pay determined by the collective bargaining agreement. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

North Shore Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty opening in the Computer & Information Sciences Department. The department offers courses and programs in computer science, computer networking, cybersecurity, computer programming, database management. This faculty member will participate in the teaching, effective delivery and further development and enhancement of the departmental offerings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach Computer Science courses in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, Cisco networking, computer programming, data analysis, and others as assigned by the Division Dean in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Utilize effective teaching strategies to maximize student retention and success, develop critical thinking skills and support a learner-centered environment.
Participate in the development, implementation and assessment of pedagogical methods that facilitate student understanding and retention of computer science related concepts.
Participate in the development and effective delivery of new courses (face-to-face, online and hybrid) as well as in the evaluation and on-going revision of current curricula via program review.
Assist in determining appropriate student learning outcomes for various computer science courses and programs. Actively participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes at all levels.
Observe all college and departmental computer laboratory requirements, and provide a safe and appropriate computer laboratory experience for all students.
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff from other departments and disciplines.
Provide academic advisement to traditional and nontraditional students.
Participate in appropriate college service activities (e.g. committee membership, development of/enhancement to courses/programs and/or resources, program review, recruitment and retention activities).
Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain expertise and infuse new methodologies into departmental offerings.
Participate in the coordination of departmental courses and initiatives, as needed.
Travel between campuses as needed to fulfill workload requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements:

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Cisco CCNA Security certificate and Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certificate
Available to teach in-person at North Shore Community College campuses in Danvers, MA and Lynn, MA
Demonstrated success working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the community college, to teaching excellence, and to continuous improvement of high standards for student learning.
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

PhD in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, Python, and Java.
Teaching experience. Community college teaching experience strongly preferred.
Experience in course development and teaching in multiple modalities.
Experience in developing and assessing student learning outcomes.
Experience with the integration of technology, OER (Open Education Resources), student-oriented software, and multimedia formats in course development and delivery.
Knowledge and experience with creative and innovative instructional techniques to facilitate the student learning process.

Additional Information:

START DATE: September 1, 2024.Filling of position subject to budget availability for FY 2024

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

Application Instructions:

Submit resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, applicants are asked to address the specific items in the required qualifications. Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide the following at the interview appointment:

copies of all academic transcripts;
copies of required certifications for the position;
the name, address, email and telephone number of at least three current professional references; a demonstration of their teaching approach and style

Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://nscc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=172515