Instructor, Computer Technologies
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
Job posting number: #7274358
Posted: August 21, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job DescriptionAt Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.
Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare, and teach general computer technology courses in support of general education requirements for transfer and career technical programs. This position could focus on areas of Information Technology including office applications and networking. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with 4 year educational partners when appropriate to ensure transferability of courses.
Mid Salary
Duties/Functions
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field from a regionally accredited university or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
Education Preferred
Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university
Current industry-recognized certification within the field of IT (A+, CCNA, CCIE, CCNP, CEH, CISSP, CISM, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MOS, Network+, Security+, Server+, etc.)
Experience Required
3 years relevant IT industry experience.
Teaching and/or industry training experience in information technology topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars
Experience Preferred
Post-secondary teaching experience in Information Technology
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
KSA Required
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
Reporting Requirements
Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format