CCV Part Time Faculty - Intro To Computer Science (Fall 2026)

Every year Community College of Vermont employs nearly 500 part-time faculty to teach its courses at 12 locations statewide and online, and we are always looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers. All faculty work part-time with a maximum of three courses each semester.

Our Mission: The Community College of Vermont, a Vermont State College, supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success.

The Community College of Vermont seeks applicants for a part-time faculty position to teach Intro to Computer Science (3 Credits) in Brattleboro for the Fall 2026 semester.

Semester Dates: 9/9/2026 - 12/16/2026

Semester Times: Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: CCV Brattleboro

Course Description:

This course is designed to give a broad-based introduction to all aspects of computing. Students focus on core aspects of the discipline including hardware, networking, the Internet, programming logic, ethics, and the history and future of the industry. The goal of this course is to give students a working knowledge of the computer industry and provide a solid foundation of knowledge to begin technical training. Students have the opportunity to take the CompTIA Tech+ certification exam in this course.

Essential Objectives:

1. Discuss computing history and driving forces of change in the computer industry.

2. Explain the systems of inequality in computing history and the impacts and opportunities for social change.

3. Describe the use of system and application software.

4. Determine appropriate hardware and software to complete a variety of tasks.

5. Define the role of databases in applications.

6. Compare computer hardware architecture including RAM, CPU, storage, and busses.

7. Compose a basic program in a high level language, demonstrating algorithmic thinking to solve programming problems.

8. Identify and investigate the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the field of computer science and information technology.

9. Demonstrate safe, ethical, and accurate communication of information, thoughts, and ideas.

10. Discuss software systems development as an engineering discipline.

11. Explore the foundations of networking, operating systems, and data security.

Requirements: Master's degree required.

The budgeted wage for this position is $4,365 per 3-credit course.

Per VSC policy we are unable to offer remote employment for individuals who reside in North Dakota, Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, or outside of the USA.

CCV values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. CCV welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Additional Information: All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered, please submit a complete application package which includes our online employment application, cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references at: https://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/employment/

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