Data Science Instructor (PT)

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Salary: $77.79 - $94.37 Hourly Location: Fairfield, CA Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ-DATA SCIENCE-26 Department: School of Mathematics and Sciences Opening Date: 10/23/2026 Closing Date: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Description Solano Community College (SCC), a comprehensive community college located in Solano County, has an opening for a part-time Data Science Instructor. Set in the tranquil valley of Solano County, an area rich with agriculture, Native American history and wine production, Solano Community College is ideally located along the I-80 corridor between San Francisco and Sacramento within minutes of the Napa/Sonoma Valley. In addition to the campus in Fairfield, the College has centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, as well as a state-of-the-art School of Aeronautics at the Nut Tree Airport. The College also offers additional courses at Travis Air Force Base and two correctional facilities. Our science facilities are set to bring our students success for many decades to come. Our highly-skilled faculty guide students to transfer to many prestigious private universities, as well as both University of California and California State University Campuses. We pride ourselves on our high academic standards. For more information, please visit us at www.solano.edu. JOB DESCRIPTION: Solano Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments in Data Science. In general, we may have a need for adjunct instructors during any semester including summer. The start months are August, January, and June in each year. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis and are on-going recruitments. Assignments may include day, evening, and weekend courses. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined. Fall 2026 reviews will begin in June 2026, with interviews to take place soon after reviews are completed. We are actively looking for the following specialties:ENGR 012 Discrete Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more. Part-time instructors who pass three evaluation processes, and teach a minimum of four semesters with positive reviews, can expect to be priority hires for subsequent semesters as detailed in the faculty contract. Instructors who are qualified to teach online or desire to teach a course using an online modality must attend a rigorous training course, design an ADA-approved CANVAS delivered course, and have the course approved by the curriculum committee prior to the scheduling deadlines for any specific semester. In general, this must be finalized five to eight months before the semester begins. In your cover letter, please address any specific areas of expertise. To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. Reference checks will be conducted for the finalists. Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed. The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position. Oral interviews will be conducted that include a teaching demonstration. Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate. Responsibilities Teach ENGR 012: Discrete Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers. Online Canvas assignments will be expected. Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; create and follow a course syllabus; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; maintain required student attendance and scholastic records; and perform assessment of student learning outcomes. Teaching assignments may include evening hours and off-campus instruction, in accordance with college policies. Minimum Qualifications Master's in any field of engineering OR Bachelor's in any field of engineering AND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, or geology OR Master's in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent OR Master's in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent If you do not possess the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of submitting your application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree. The equivalency request form must be included in the application. All degrees must be from accredited institutions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The successful candidate is a broadly trained individual who possesses both depth and breadth of knowledge in major areas of computer and/or data science; has an approachable personality; uses multiple teaching methods that include critical thinking and problem-solving strategies; and adheres to college academic requirements and standards, especially laboratory safety. The successful candidate must encourage

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