Business Technology Instructor, Computer Applications

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; West Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts is seeking an on-campus instructor to teach Computer Applications BST110, a Windows-based course serving business programs and other departments. The position emphasizes hands-on Microsoft Office skills, classroom management, and the use of instructional technologies.

Responsibilities include selecting materials, tracking progress, and maintaining attendance records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Education or related field with relevant concentrations.
• Effective pedagogical, teaching, and presentation skills.
• Experience using evidence-based strategies to support student success.
• Ability to create an engaging classroom environment.
• Skill in using technology to support writing, teaching, and learning.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus instruction utilizing educational technologies.
• Select and develop materials to fulfill course outcomes.
• Track and assess student progress.
• Maintain attendance and learner records.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Effective teaching

Presentation skills

Active learning strategies

Clear communication

Technology-enabled instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MOODLE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

General statement of responsibilities: Provide instruction for Computer Applications (BST110), a Windows‑based computer course that serves students in the Business programs as well as other academic areas. This is a hands‑on course covering Windows file management and basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access skills using Microsoft guidelines. This is the gateway course for advanced‑level Microsoft application courses and also serves students in business and other programs on campus. Comprehensive instruction includes methodologies for students developing conceptual understanding, applying critical thinking, and acquiring basic hands‑on Microsoft Office skills. This course will be delivered/offered on campus.

Key Duties

1. Provide on-campus instruction utilizing educational technologies.
2. Select and develop appropriate materials for class use to fulfill course learning outcomes.
3. Track and assess student progress.
4. Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.
5. Participate in ongoing professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Education or a closely related field with appropriate areas of concentration.
2. Effective pedagogical, teaching, and presentation skills.
3. Experience using evidence-based strategies to support student success including frequent communication and active learning.
4. Ability to create a classroom environment that engages students and supports learning.
5. Skill in using technology to support the writing, teaching, and learning processes.
6. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Business Education or a related field.
2. College-level teaching experience.
3. Professional development in teaching at the community college level.
4. Experience as an administrative assistant.
5. Skill using MOODLE to support student learning.
6. Microsoft Office certification.

Equivalency Statement: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation

Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay Scale (currently $4,536 for 3-credit course). Part-time, non-benefited DCE/MCCC Unit position.

Employment Conditions

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations. Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

EEO Statement

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affrightive Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.