Sonoma State University
Pool for Part-time Lecturer AY, Computer Science Department
Sonoma State University, Sonoma, California, United States, 95476
Department Of Computer ScienceWork type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary FacultyLocation: SonomaCategories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty AssociationDepartment of Computer ScienceTemporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)Duties of the PositionLab Instructors: The Computer Science Department offers many courses that consist of a lecture and a
closed lab
- a course component that is closely tied to the lecture and whose activities reinforce and complement the topics that are covered in the lecture. Each closed lab meets once a week, for three hours, in a classroom that is equipped with iMac workstations. Successful candidates for this position lead lab sessions and provide assistance to students as they work on their assignments. The instructor of the lecture component leads the course and is responsible for the course in its entirety, including the design of the hands-on assignments that the students are expected to complete during the lab meetings. Lab instructors are expected to be informed about the entire course through the material that the lead lecture instructor makes available to them and to coordinate closely with the lead instructor throughout the semester. Even though they might give a short overview of the lab at the start of the session, the lab instructors usually do not give lectures introducing new material. They answer students' questions related to the topics covered in the lecture, and help them design, develop, and debug their lab assignments. In addition, the lab instructors are expected to grade lab assignments.Lecturers: Those applying for this position are expected to teach an entire course in their area of expertise. Giving lectures, as one of the teaching modalities, is an integral part of these positions. In addition, the candidates are expected to design the course material for the entire semester, develop and assign homework and projects, devise and administer quizzes and exams, provide graded feedback to students, and hold office hours. The list of topics and the goals of the courses will be provided to the instructors by the Computer Science Department. Examples of courses in this category are Discrete Structures for Computer Science, Database Management System Design, Software Engineering, and Introduction to Linux. In addition to the courses in our curriculum that have designated names, such as the few examples that were just noted, the candidates might be invited to create specialized electives in their area(s) of expertise. Examples of these courses are High-Performance Computing and Cloud Computing.Professional QualificationsTo be considered for inclusion in our hiring pool, the candidates must have one of a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Candidates without a postgraduate degree must have substantial postsecondary teaching and/or industry experience.Qualifications for Lab Instructors include:mastery of the course topics and the programming language(s) that are used in the labs for which they apply.ability to work one-on-one with students.capacity to coordinate closely with the lead instructor of the course.a commitment to working as part of a diverse team, educating a diverse student body.Qualifications for Lecturers include:expertise in the subject area to be taught.ability to work one-on-one with students.a demonstrated commitment to teaching a diverse group of students at the undergraduate level.Rank and SalaryFull-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.Please submit:Application letterCurriculum vitaeStudent Evaluations (or other evidence of teaching effectiveness), if applicableContact Information for 2 ReferencesApplication procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach.Contact InformationQuestions concerning the
application process
may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.eduQuestions concerning this
position
may be directed to:Dr. Mark Gondreegondree@sonoma.eduPlease refer to the requisition number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.Other InformationThe university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.This position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.View Benefits Summary
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closed lab
- a course component that is closely tied to the lecture and whose activities reinforce and complement the topics that are covered in the lecture. Each closed lab meets once a week, for three hours, in a classroom that is equipped with iMac workstations. Successful candidates for this position lead lab sessions and provide assistance to students as they work on their assignments. The instructor of the lecture component leads the course and is responsible for the course in its entirety, including the design of the hands-on assignments that the students are expected to complete during the lab meetings. Lab instructors are expected to be informed about the entire course through the material that the lead lecture instructor makes available to them and to coordinate closely with the lead instructor throughout the semester. Even though they might give a short overview of the lab at the start of the session, the lab instructors usually do not give lectures introducing new material. They answer students' questions related to the topics covered in the lecture, and help them design, develop, and debug their lab assignments. In addition, the lab instructors are expected to grade lab assignments.Lecturers: Those applying for this position are expected to teach an entire course in their area of expertise. Giving lectures, as one of the teaching modalities, is an integral part of these positions. In addition, the candidates are expected to design the course material for the entire semester, develop and assign homework and projects, devise and administer quizzes and exams, provide graded feedback to students, and hold office hours. The list of topics and the goals of the courses will be provided to the instructors by the Computer Science Department. Examples of courses in this category are Discrete Structures for Computer Science, Database Management System Design, Software Engineering, and Introduction to Linux. In addition to the courses in our curriculum that have designated names, such as the few examples that were just noted, the candidates might be invited to create specialized electives in their area(s) of expertise. Examples of these courses are High-Performance Computing and Cloud Computing.Professional QualificationsTo be considered for inclusion in our hiring pool, the candidates must have one of a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Candidates without a postgraduate degree must have substantial postsecondary teaching and/or industry experience.Qualifications for Lab Instructors include:mastery of the course topics and the programming language(s) that are used in the labs for which they apply.ability to work one-on-one with students.capacity to coordinate closely with the lead instructor of the course.a commitment to working as part of a diverse team, educating a diverse student body.Qualifications for Lecturers include:expertise in the subject area to be taught.ability to work one-on-one with students.a demonstrated commitment to teaching a diverse group of students at the undergraduate level.Rank and SalaryFull-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.Please submit:Application letterCurriculum vitaeStudent Evaluations (or other evidence of teaching effectiveness), if applicableContact Information for 2 ReferencesApplication procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach.Contact InformationQuestions concerning the
application process
may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.eduQuestions concerning this
position
may be directed to:Dr. Mark Gondreegondree@sonoma.eduPlease refer to the requisition number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.Other InformationThe university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.This position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.View Benefits Summary
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