Posted: 16-Apr-25
Location: Pasco, Washington
Salary: $77,693 - $81,624 Annually
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Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!
CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.
CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.
El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas.
El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad.
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Here’s how you will support our mission
CBC is currently seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic individual to teach a broad range of courses in Data Mining, Data Warehouse, Data Analytics, Scripting Languages, Information Systems, Database Systems and Data Visualization. The Assistant Professor of Computer Science plays a critical role in advancing the College’s mission to inspire, educate, and support students in their pursuit of academic and career success. They will mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, and collaborate with colleagues while maintaining a student-centered approach that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will also foster an inclusive learning environment, encouraging student achievement, and participate in professional development.
This position reports to the Dean for Business & Computer Science.
The salary range for this position is $77,693-$81,624 for a 176-day contract over the Instructional Year (Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters). Additional compensation may be available for assignment of summer quarter courses or courses taught outside of the full-time position during fall, winter and spring quarters. This position is in a hard to fill discipline eligible for additional money per MOU 002 – Hard to Fill Supplemental Pay and would receive an additional stipend of $5,950. This is not a guarantee of compensation and is subject to funding.
Relocation expenses are part of the employment offer for the successful candidate if the candidate relocates to the Tri-Cities area from outside of a 175-mile radius.
A comprehensive list of tenure track faculty job duties and responsibilities can be found on our website.
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Primary Responsibilities
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GENERAL QUALITIES REQUIRED: Successful candidates will demonstrate the following key competencies and qualities:
- A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a deep-rooted dedication to enhancing student success.
- A strong alignment with the values and goals of our community college.
- Active engagement in shared governance.
- A commitment to staying up-to-date on developments in one's field of expertise.
- An openness to engaging in campus-wide activities that extend beyond one's specific discipline, enriching the overall campus community.
- Flexibility in teaching methodologies, including proficiency in eLearning and a commitment to embrace instructional innovations.
- Proficient skills in educating a diverse student body, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness in learning experiences.
- Dedication to scholarly pursuits within one's area of specialty, contributing to the academic rigor and reputation of the college.
- A commitment to actively contribute to the design and evaluation of learning outcomes, playing a key role in the college's efforts towards institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Data Science or closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
- Three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, scripting languages such as Python, PHP, or
- Relational and unstructured database systems, data mining, data warehouse, data analytics and date visualization software; or
- Agile Methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
- Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, scripting languages such as Python, PHP, or
- Relational and unstructured database systems, data mining, data warehouse, data analytics and date visualization software; or
- Agile Methodologies.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Data Science or closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
- One (1) year of experience in one or more of the following:
- Programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, scripting languages such as Python, PHP, or
- Relational and unstructured database systems, data mining, data warehouse, data analytics and date visualization software; or
- Agile Methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience or commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in professional oreducational settings, particularly in relation to Hispanic and underserved communities. This includes personal andprofessional efforts to address challenges faced by these populations and advocate for their success.
- Preferred Qualifications
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- Bilingual in English and in Spanish; and
- College level teaching experience.