Computer Science Professor

Overview

Salary: $88,255.00 - $ Annually
Job Type: Full-time Faculty - Tenure-Track
Job Number: 7057-f-12/25
Closing: 2/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA
Department: Math/Engineering

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is seeking a qualified and equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time, face-to-face tenure-track position in the Computer Science Department beginning August 2026. Assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses:
Visalia, Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.

Commitment To Equity

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals.

Ideal candidates will share the Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

This faculty position includes teaching lower-division Computer Science courses in programming (Python and C++), data structures, discrete mathematics, and computer architecture. The role will also require developing and revising curriculum to ensure relevance, articulation, and alignment with CSU/UC transfer standards. In addition, we are looking for candidates capable of leading initiatives to grow the Computer Science program, including developing new courses, certificates, and partnerships with local schools, universities, and industry.

A successful candidate will support student success and equity through inclusive teaching practices and mentorship, particularly for underrepresented groups in STEM. Other responsibilities include maintenance of office hours, active engagement with campus culture, participation in departmental responsibilities, and the willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, which is respectful of diversity District wide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must meet the following criteria.

• Master's in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR
• Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR
• Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND a Master's degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR
• The Equivalent.

Job Required Core System Competency
The candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 53022.

Note: If you do not meet the educational minimum qualifications but believe that you have sufficient educational experience in the discipline, equivalency is your path to proving that. For more information about claiming equivalency, please visit the COS HR Website and scroll down to the icon labeled "Equivalency." Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application by the recruitment deadline.

Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.

While we do not expect any applicant to possess all of the following qualifications, College of the Sequoias finds any of the following experiences or characteristics desirable and we encourage you to emphasize them in your Letter of Interest.

• Teaching experience at the college or university level (preferably community college).
• Demonstrated leadership in developing or expanding academic programs tailored to the needs of the students in the community, which may include familiarity with the educational needs of students…