Job Description:
Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.
Join the Computer Science Department at Holyoke Community College and help us inspire, engage, and empower diverse learners! We provide accessible and culturally responsive instruction. We are committed to social justice and equity, as well as to reflecting on our teaching so our classrooms and all students are empowered. We are seeking candidates who bring a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in their teaching practice to work with us toward creating inclusive and innovative practices that advance the college's mission to provide equitable outcomes for all HCC students. Candidates for this position should demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching in the college environment, as well interest in working collaboratively with colleagues, transfer institutions, and community organizations. If you are eager to contribute to our student and equity-centered vision, join the Computer Science Department at HCC!
Develop innovative methods for teaching a variety of computer science courses using various teaching methods and modalities, including lab time, lecture, and online instruction.
Development and updating of curriculum to meet the ever-changing needs of industry.
Review and experiment with pedagogy as well as evaluate alternative teaching strategies including inquiry-oriented teaching, project-based learning, distance learning and Learning Communities.
Assess course and program learning outcomes.
Develop and implement new courses.
Pursue grant opportunities.
Participates in program and degree advising for students.
Actively participates in department, division and professional staff meetings as well as other components of college governance.
Participates in college programs and activities including holding office hours.
Participates in the assessment cycle within the department.
Works with the department to build and sustain community, workforce, and transfer partnerships.
REQUIRED:
Master's degree in computer information systems, computer science or related field with a minimum of two years related experience
OR a Bachelor's degree in related field combined with significant related work experience;
Ability to teach foundational CIS courses, in addition to courses related to at least two of the following areas: Computer security, Systems administration, Data science, Programming (desktop, web, mobile), Network administration, Operating Systems;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Ability to integrate computer technology into instruction;
Commitment to and understanding of the mission of the community college;
Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
NOTE: A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process.
PREFERRED: Teaching or technical training experience;
Experience in delivering courses via distance and web-based instruction;
Administrative experience;
Experience with grant writing.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.
Full-time, tenure-track MCCC/MTA position
Salary: Minimum $75,096-$80,908. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding: State
Start Date: August, 2025
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
Holyoke 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 status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of 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 Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
