Instructor - Computer Science jobs in Vermont

Every year Community College of Vermont employs nearly 800 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 Computer Applications (3 Credits) in the Rutland CCV center for the Fall 2024 semester.

Semester Dates: 9/5/24 - 12/12/24

Days/Times: Thursday from 8:30AM - 11:30AM

Location: Rutland

Course Description:

This course provides a hands-on introduction to office application software designed for computers and mobile devices. Topics include cloud applications, presentations, word processing, and spreadsheets. Basic computer and internet skills are required.

Course Objectives: 

1. Demonstrate the ability to create resources and set appropriate permissions for cloud-based files and applications and apply file management principles on local and remote networks.
2. Explain the function and the primary features of a word processing program and create documents appropriate for academic and business environments.
3. Design and build a spreadsheet using professional formatting, names, labels, tables, values, formulas, functions, and absolute and relative references.
4. Use spreadsheet software to present and analyze quantitative information, draw conclusions, and evaluate the reliability of those conclusions.
5. Use presentation software to demonstrate proficiency in using text, graphs, organizational charts, tables, artwork, drawing tools, animation, and multimedia.
6. Demonstrate effective, safe, and ethical searching, evaluating, communicating, and citing of digital information.
7. Discuss academic, legal, and ethical issues related to computers, artificial intelligence, and information processing, including fair use standards, academic integrity, and user accessibility.
8. Discuss how digital media perpetuates or disrupts systems of inequality.
9. Determine the appropriate devices and software for a variety of tasks and how to accurately convey information, thoughts, and ideas.
10. Demonstrate appropriate prompt engineering when working with generative AI applications for text and media.