Associate In Computer Science Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $74.74 - $100.18 Hourly
Location : Gilroy Campus
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202500107
Department: Computer Science
Opening Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: GC
Definition
PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR
(PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD)
Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Starting Salary Ranges:
Lecture: $74.74 - $100.18*
*Salary placement determined by documented education and experience
*This position will teach in-person classes at the Gilroy and Hollister campus as well as Dual Enrollment.
*This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
Distinguishing Characteristics
THE POSITION:
Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as an educator who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential, we invite you to apply for this position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

• This position requires development and review of curriculum, as well as, assessment of student learning.
• The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format.
• The assignments are based on departmental need on a semester-by-semester basis.
• This position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities for students who have been historically underserved, particularly in the Latinx community. Gavilan seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community and embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population
Essential Duties

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the district.
• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.
• Perform other instructional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience.*

OR

• Any associate's degree and six years of professional experience.*

OR

• The equivalent

*The professional experience required must be directly related to the teaching assignment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823
APPLICATION PROCESS:
You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.
Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.
All applicants for faculty and academic administrator positions must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency.
FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.
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1. Effective January 1, 2024, a part-time faculty member shall be eligible for the same District-sponsored medical insurance coverage provided to full-time faculty and district contribution at the current maximum annual contribution amount.
3. In order to be eligible, part-time faculty members must meet one of the following criteria as defined in Ed. Code section 87861. The District and GCFA understand the current eligibility requirements to be the following:
   1. The part-time faculty member has a semester assignment at Gavilan College as part-time faculty equal to or greater than forty percent (40%) of a full-time District teaching assignment.
   2. The part-time faculty member must not be receiving health insurance coverage from another employer either directly, as a spouse, a domestic partner, or as a dependent.

More information regarding part-time faculty benefits can be found on our
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher and two years of experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you do not have a bachelor's degree or higher, do you have an associate's degree and six years of professional experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach an equivalency application that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.

• I meet the minimum qualifications listed within the job posting and do not need to attach an application for equivalency.
• Yes, I attached my equivalency application for consideration, in addition to the required documents for the Equivalency Committee to review.
• No, I did not attach my equivalency application which would prevent me from being considered for the position.

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Describe your commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism and how your experiences have prepared you to advance our District's and state's commitment to these values.
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I have read and understand that all required attachments must be included with my online application and submitted by the close date and time in order to move forward in the recruitment process. I understand that I will be disqualified from the recruitment process if all required documents are not submitted (with this application) by the close date and time. I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. This statement applies to all applicants, including current Gavilan College employees. I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered, and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed. I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

Required Question