Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Up to $82,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 5171South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), a public, urban, land-grant institution dedicated to quality, career-focused undergraduate education, seeks an Assistant Professor in Computer Science to support the Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Science degree program at the UDC-Community College. The Assistant Professor will deliver innovative instruction, advise students, and contribute to curriculum development that prepares District residents for high-demand careers in software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. The program also provides seamless transfer to four-year universities, specifically UDC, for advanced study. This position advances the University's Delivering on the Promise 2024–2029 strategic plan by expanding workforce-aligned programs, improving student outcomes, and supporting equitable access to technology careers across the District.

The individual reports to the Division Chair for Math and Engineering. All core courses are currently held at the UDC-CC Located at 5171South Dakota Ave. NE. Washington, DC. 20017. However, there may be times the individual is expected to teach at more than one location. This is a permanent 9-month, tenure-track position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor must possess experience with hardware, software, and basic network fundamentals including router, modems, and network cabling. Local Area Networking (LAN) and Wide Area Networking (WAN) are definite desirables. Software experience with languages such as UNIX, C++, ADOBE, and/or VBA are highly desirable. Must demonstrate experience using technologies to enhance classroom teaching and student-centered learning.

The Assistant Professor should have an understanding of current issues and student demographics, experience with instructional technology and online learning including Blackboard, skill in teaching a diverse student body with various learning styles, familiarity or knowledge of differentiated instruction, possess a high level of professionalism, including collaboration, excellent communication and customer service skills, and commitment to a learner-centered environment.

The Assistant Professor must also possess the ability to work with colleagues and administrators in the development of goals for the curriculum and the Community College in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Job Requirements

The individual must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (e.g. Master's degrees in Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, including Computer Education, Educational Technologies). At least two (2) years of teaching experience, including two (2) years in Computer Science, preferably at the college level.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.