Instructor, Computer Science

Job Description Summary

Shape the future of tech—teach the innovators of tomorrow Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month instructor to teach Computer Science courses starting fall 2026 semester.

Courses are offered on the LLCC main campus in Springfield, IL and Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, IL, Taylorville, IL and Litchfield, IL.

Teaching load will consist of, but will not be limited to topics that include cybersecurity and ethics, networking and server administration, help desk, programming/coding (i.e. Java and . NET Framework), and database development.

Duties will include teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes, preparing lessons and course syllabi; evaluating and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance (following grading procedures; providing students with timely feedback); maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College's ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.

The Math and Computer Science Department consists of a Dean, fourteen full-time faculty members and one administrative assistant. The Computer Science program offers a variety of courses for students seeking degrees and certificates.

The Computer Science program directly supports Lincoln Land's status as a Center for Academic Excellence 2Y (CAE2Y) awarded by the National Security Agency ( NSA ) and the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ).

A CBE Cybersecurity certificate is currently sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation ( NSF ) and CyberWatch.

Faculty within Computer Science sponsor a student Computer Science Academy club, provide workshops to the public, plan events for high school students, and are very engaged with business and industry.

The position includes opportunities to teach in-class and on-line. Evening hours may be required and opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching assignments. The College provides an excellent fringe benefit package and is supportive of faculty development.

The Lincoln Land Community College ( LLCC ) district comprises all or part of 15 counties in central/central southern Illinois and covers 4,115 square miles making it the largest geographic community college district in the State of Illinois.

The college's main campus is located in Springfield, Illinois.

LLCC serves approximately 17,000 individuals annually through credit and non-credit courses at its Springfield campus, as well as at education service area sites throughout the district and online.

As a faculty member at LLCC , you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence.

Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term.

LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats. LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on our website .

Come join our team and experience success at LLCC Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $51,901 – $93,337.

Below are the salary ranges for each level of education.

Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.

Masters:
$51,901 – $76,788 Masters 15 additional graduate credit hours: $54,499 – $80,627 Masters 30 additional graduate credit hours: $57,224 – $84,660 Masters 45 additional graduate credit hours: $60,084 – $88,893 Doctorate: $63,085 – $93,337 LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in computer science or closely related field Prior teaching experience at the college level Strong interpersonal skills Advanced computer skills appropriate to the discipline Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in computer science with a specialization in cybersecurity Experience teaching computer science at a community college Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes Formal or informal training in pedagogy for higher education Experience teaching students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students enrolled in dual credit classes

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, other times including evening and weekend as needed. Assigned courses and associated class meeting times vary each semester.

Salary : $51,901 - $93,337