Instructor, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Columbus, OH
Compensation Type: Salaried Compensation: $51,460.00 Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the College's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, President's & Board of Trustees' charges, and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the College. Faculty members are classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Faculty members are subject to Board policies, including academic freedom, and are also bound by its accompanying responsibilities. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser, mentor, and facilitator of learning. This position is intended to oversee and teach in our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program. The successful candidate will provide instructional leadership and be responsible for curriculum planning, adjunct faculty oversight, and student success within the GIS program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
* Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department's policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
* Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with the Faculty Handbook and departmental policies.
* Maintains attendance records, determines, and submits grades timely and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester. Creates and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Participates in the selection of appropriate materials to support course curriculum in accordance with the College's guidelines. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs and assists in the design and development of appropriate assessment techniques to measure students' performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Be a facilitator of learning in a virtual environment.
Student Engagement & Advisement
* Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College. Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
* Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion. Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.
Continuous Improvement
* Promotes continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning by: assisting, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities; contributing, as appropriate, to the development, selection, and improvement of instructional materials, laboratories, and other instructional facilities; providing guidance in the development, maintenance, and design of course description, course outlines, and syllabi; recommending modifications to the curriculum and participating in the design of new curricula.
* Completes all mandatory performance evaluation measures within specified time limits and participates in all required training by the College. Shares best practices with colleagues in formal or informal settings. Participates in instructional, departmental, or institutional research to improve educational effectiveness. Evaluates teaching and assessment practices to continue improving them. Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, division, and the College. Participates, as appropriate, in the interviewing, selection, and orientation process of department faculty and staff. Provides advice and/or assistance to faculty within the department, division, or College. Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean or Department Chairperson; and participates, as appropriate, on departmental and divisional committees.
Professional Development
* Maintains a personal portfolio for tenure and promotion review and other career-related needs. Employs student, administrative and self-appraisals to establish goals and objectives for professional development and participates in professional development activities. Contributes, as appropriate, to the planning, evaluation, and/or presentation of college professional development programs. Maintains required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate.
Culture of Respect
* Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
Other duties as required
* Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field with significant GIS coursework.
* Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in GIS and at least one (1) year of teaching experience in higher education or professional training environments.
* Experience in using geographic information system software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Carto, etc.
* State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
* *An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.
Compensation Details
9-Month Instructor Salary: $51,460.00-57,635.20
Optional Summer Semester (Full load): $16,648.82-18,646.68
Optional Overload (maximum amounts shown):
* Autumn Semester (12 contact hours max): $11,520
* Spring Semester (12 contact hours max): $11,520
* Summer Semester (9 contact hours max): $8,640
CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Union (If Applicable):
Columbus State Education Association
Scheduled Hours:
40
Additional Information
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Auto-ApplyAssistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science
Tiffin, OH
Description Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science
SUPERVISOR: Dean for the School of Science, Technology, and Health
DEPARTMENT: School of Science, Technology, and Health
LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
JOB TYPE: Full-time
Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change.
The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning, resulting in real advantages for our students.
General Job Description:
The School of Science, Technology, and Health at Tiffin University is seeking a qualified full-time seated faculty member with an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) to teach in the Computer Science program, within the School of Science, Technology & Health. This position will begin in August 2025 and is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment.
Requirements
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in classroom settings, with a primary focus on computer science core courses such as Data Structures, Computer Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming. Contribute to course and program assessments to ensure academic excellence.
Teach a total of 12 contact hours each semester.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of the computer science curriculum to maintain relevance and innovation.
Participate in professional, university, and community service activities aligned with the mission and values of the institution.
Actively engage in and contribute to grant-funded research initiatives, enhancing scholarly activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Serve as a student mentor each semester, supporting their academic and professional development by helping them explore career paths and achieve their goals.
Incorporate High Impact Practices (HIPs) into teaching and mentoring to promote student success, including experiential learning, research opportunities, and collaboration.
Participate in university, college, and departmental events, including open houses, recruitment efforts, and community outreach activities to strengthen program visibility and enrollment.
Perform additional job-related duties as needed to support departmental and institutional goals.
Collaborate with colleagues on departmental initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, cooperation, and professional growth.
Qualifications for the Job:
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Demonstrated proficiency and experience in teaching or working with a variety of programming languages and computer science core courses.
Relevant industry experience in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, data science, or other related disciplines within computer science.
Strong knowledge of application development platforms, with the ability to integrate this expertise into the classroom and HIPs.
Familiarity with the hardware aspects of computer science, including understanding system architecture, hardware-software integration, or other related topics.
Tiffin University Sponsored Benefits:
Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.
Key Competencies:
Interdependence:
F
osters collaboration
Communication:
Strong decision-making and communication skills
Accountability:
Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's
mission and values
Respect:
Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse
people and ideas together.
Entrepreneurship:
Influences and Inspires
Embracing Our Guiding Principles:
VISION STATEMENT - The vision for Tiffin University is to become
A premier university for
challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.
MISSION STATEMENT - The mission of Tiffin University is to
educate students by linking knowledge
to professional practice.
CORE VALUES - The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.
Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.
Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science
Tiffin, OH
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science SUPERVISOR: Dean for the School of Science, Technology, and Health DEPARTMENT: School of Science, Technology, and Health JOB TYPE: Full-time Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change.
The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning, resulting in real advantages for our students.
General Job Description:
The School of Science, Technology, and Health at Tiffin University is seeking a qualified full-time seated faculty member with an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) to teach in the Computer Science program, within the School of Science, Technology & Health. This position will begin in August 2025 and is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment.
Requirements
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in classroom settings, with a primary focus on computer science core courses such as Data Structures, Computer Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming. Contribute to course and program assessments to ensure academic excellence.
* Teach a total of 12 contact hours each semester.
* Contribute to the development and enhancement of the computer science curriculum to maintain relevance and innovation.
* Participate in professional, university, and community service activities aligned with the mission and values of the institution.
* Actively engage in and contribute to grant-funded research initiatives, enhancing scholarly activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
* Serve as a student mentor each semester, supporting their academic and professional development by helping them explore career paths and achieve their goals.
* Incorporate High Impact Practices (HIPs) into teaching and mentoring to promote student success, including experiential learning, research opportunities, and collaboration.
* Participate in university, college, and departmental events, including open houses, recruitment efforts, and community outreach activities to strengthen program visibility and enrollment.
* Perform additional job-related duties as needed to support departmental and institutional goals.
* Collaborate with colleagues on departmental initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, cooperation, and professional growth.
Qualifications for the Job:
Required Qualifications
* Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
* Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
* Demonstrated proficiency and experience in teaching or working with a variety of programming languages and computer science core courses.
* Relevant industry experience in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, data science, or other related disciplines within computer science.
* Strong knowledge of application development platforms, with the ability to integrate this expertise into the classroom and HIPs.
* Familiarity with the hardware aspects of computer science, including understanding system architecture, hardware-software integration, or other related topics.
Tiffin University Sponsored Benefits:
Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.
Key Competencies:
Interdependence: Fosters collaboration
Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills
Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's
mission and values
Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse
people and ideas together.
Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires
Embracing Our Guiding Principles:
VISION STATEMENT - The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.
MISSION STATEMENT - The mission of Tiffin University is to educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.
CORE VALUES - The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.
Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.
Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer