Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
33 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
C++ Professor
College Faculty Member
College Professor
Computer Applications Instructor
Computer Engineering Professor
Computer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor)
Computer Information Systems Professor (CIS Professor)
Computer Instructor
Computer Networking Instructor
Computer Programming Professor
Computer Science Adjunct Instructor
Computer Science Adjunct Professor
Computer Science Assistant Professor
Computer Science Instructor
Computer Science Professor
Computer Science Teacher
Computer Technology Instructor
Cybersecurity Instructor
Faculty Member
Information Security Systems Instructor
Information Systems Professor (IS Professor)
Information Technology Instructor (IT Instructor)
Information Technology Professor (IT Professor)
Instructor
IT Adjunct Faculty Member (Information Technology Adjunct Faculty Member)
Java Programming Professor
Lecturer
Network Technology Instructor
Professor
University Faculty Member
Salary Information
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary: $96,690 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Direct activities of subordinates. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Design websites or web applications. | Development |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Maintain computer equipment or software. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| C | Development environment software |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| PHP | Web platform development software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Adobe Dreamweaver | Web page creation and editing software |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Video creation and editing software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Firewall software | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| Management information systems MIS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic.NET | Object or component oriented development software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| Network intrusion detection software | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| OpenAI ChatGPT | Development environment software |
| Programming languages | Development environment software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |
| Virtual private networking VPN software | Network security or virtual private network VPN management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Object oriented programming software | Object oriented data base management software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Professional Instructor | National Instruments Corporation | Not Available |
| Certified Wireless Network Trainer | Certified Wireless Network Professional | Not Available |
| CompTIA CTT+ | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | Not Available |
| Internet Business Associate | Certified Internet Web Professionals | Not Available |
| Microsoft Certified Trainer | Microsoft Corporation | Not Available |
| Network Technology Associate | Certified Internet Web Professionals | Not Available |
| Site Development Associate | Certified Internet Web Professionals | Not Available |
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