Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems

Johnson County Community College

Position : Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems

Department : Academic Affairs

Type of Position : Full-time Faculty

Exemption Status : Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week : Varies with course schedule, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule : No

Starting Salary Range : $54,122-$91,437 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary : This full-time faculty position begins in August 2026 in the Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) department. CSIS encompasses computer science, information systems, data science / data analytics, and is currently developing applied artificial intelligence courses. Current CSIS needs include developing and teaching courses in data science / data analytics and applied artificial intelligence.

Full-time CSIS faculty are required to teach an average of 15 credit hours per semester. Teaching assignments may be any combination of face-to-face, hybrid, online, day or evening, and are subject to change as needed. Regular on-campus presence is required. The selected candidate is expected to demonstrate mastery of subject matter, teaching, and evaluation of student learning. Faculty participate in professional development and college / division / program activities, support college policies and procedures, and contribute to the growth and enhancement of college mission and programs. This position demands collaboration across the department and the ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain relationships with industry and academic partners.

Candidates must submit an application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, and teaching philosophy. For certifications listed on your resume, provide verification information (certificates, transcripts, etc.).

Required Qualifications :

• Master's degree or above in computer science (or subfield or computer information systems), Master's degree or above with 18 graduate hours in computer science (or subfield) or computer information systems, or Bachelor's degree or above and a combination of work experience and course work.
• Minimum one year of related teaching (full-time, adjunct, graduate teaching) or training experience.
• Proficiency in several areas of data science / data analytics and / or applied AI : Python programming, SQL, data visualization, data mining, big data architecture, machine learning, natural language processing, LLMs, and / or computer vision.
• Ability and desire to teach a variety of CSIS courses (which include prefixes CS, CIS, and DS).
• Demonstrated positive teamwork experience with evidence of workload contributions.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated self-motivation to accomplish tasks within a given timeline.

Preferred Qualifications :

Position Details : Job duties include but are not limited to :

Teaching - Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers and excel in course instruction. Listed below are the minimum expectations of faculty who teach at JCCC.

Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field / discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.

Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate.

Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to the students.

Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.

Member of the College Community - In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to be an active member of the college community. Listed below are the expectations of faculty as responsible and professional representatives of JCCC. Members of the college community should perform their professional responsibilities in accordance with the goals, missions, and plans of the department, program, division and College. Therefore, faculty members are expected to do the following :

Attend and participate in all required meetings and exercise stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials.

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders from across the College and the community in order to create, preserve, and enhance important partnerships.

Fulfill all requirements as stated in the Master Agreement.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and teaching philosophy. For certifications listed on your resume, provide verification information (certificates, transcripts, etc.).

Benefits Category

For Full‑time Employees :

Additional Incentives :

About JCCC :

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission : JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision : JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success

Equal Employment Opportunity :

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ( TitleIX@jccc.edu ), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone : 816-268-0550, Facsimile : 816-268-0559, Email to : OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov .

Disclosure :

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu . In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection / hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu .

To apply, please visit : https : / / careers.jccc.edu / en-us / job / 497710

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