Instructor, Computer Science (Web Development/Design/Marketing)

Company: Guilford Technical Community College
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

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Instructors develop course materials, teach courses, provide educational advising and support to students, and mentor new and part-time faculty. To facilitate learning, faculty must maintain and update skills by taking advantage of continuing education. Instructors must be able to teach at times and locations that meet the needs of students. This position may be required to teach evening, online and/or weekend courses as well as traditional daytime courses. This position may be asked to teach at multiple campuses within Guilford County.
Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach introductory web development, web design, and/or Internet marketing courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with 4 year educational partners when appropriate to ensure transferability of courses.


Duties/Functions
Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

developing learner centered lesson plans

employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles

incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments

creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population

preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate

updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency

developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission

participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate

developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation

participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies
Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment

providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions

maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)

complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations
Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

conducting recruiting activities

providing academic advising

promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success

assisting students with the registration and graduation process

referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
College Service

Support college-wide endeavors to include:

collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student success

serving on department, division and college committees

participating in GTCC institutional initiatives

collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC

supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation)

participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs

attending college professional development sessions, college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation, as required
Demonstrate and model the Colleges employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain student records.

Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.


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Education Required
Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field from a regionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Information Technology or a Masters degree as stated with the ability to attain the 18 credit hours within one year of employment.


Education Preferred
-Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university

- Current industry-recognized certification within the field of website design (ACE, CIW, CWD, CAW, CWP, MCTS, .MTA, MCSD, W3C, etc.)


Experience Required
-3 years relevant IT industry experience in

website development, design, administration, and deployment and/or

Internet marketing and social media


Experience Preferred
-More than 3 years relevant IT industry experience in

website development, design, administration, and deployment and/or

Internet marketing and social media

-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):

1. Reporting Requirements

2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

6. elearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching)

7. eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)


Physical Demands
1. May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses
Other:

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.


Posting Type
Faculty



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