San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Computer Information Science Instructor (Pool)

Location
San Mateo, CA
Pay
$89 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 3, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Computer Information Science Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach computer programming or information systems classes such as Visual Basic, Introduction to Internet Programming, C++, JAVA, JavaScript, Basic XHTML, CSS, and from the regular Computer Science Department curriculum. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours; maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes. Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:The use of technology in teaching and computer science. The role and purpose of the community college. Established academic standards. Skills and Abilities:Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in one or more areas of computer science. Please indicate in your cover letter which programming languages you are qualified to teach and outline any specific experience teaching programming. Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment. Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills. Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences. Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes. Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities. Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum. Job Requirements:Possession of a Master's or above in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's or above in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's or above in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's or above in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND a Master's or above in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent (see below) (NOTE: Courses in the use of computer programs for application to a particular discipline may be classified for minimum qualifications purposes, under the discipline of the application.) Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. Position is designated as a

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$89 – $151 per hour
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$3,254/ course, n=70
California median
$10,200/ course, n=301

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