Computer Systems Administration Instructor

Tharp Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Charlotte, NC seeks an Instructor for a Computer Systems Administration Career Training Program helping young adults launch entry-level IT careers. You will design and deliver hands-on labs, teach OS, networking, user support, and security concepts.

You will coach learners, track progress with data, and partner with staff and employer partners to keep training aligned with workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on instruction in OS, networking, user support, and system security.
• Coach and mentor learners to build technical and professional skills.
• Assess and track learner progress using data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with staff and employer partners to align training with workforce needs.
• Strong experience with computer systems administration and practical IT systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver hands-on instruction in operating systems, basic networking, user support, and system security using labs, simulations, and real-world scenarios.
• Coach and mentor learners to build both technical and professional skills.
• Assess and track student progress using data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external employer partners to ensure training aligns with workforce needs.

Skills

IT systems administration

Networking fundamentals

Lab-based teaching

Coaching/mentoring

Data-informed instruction

Education

Experience in training or education

Job description

Role: Instructor for a Computer Systems Administration Career Training Program supporting young adults pursuing entry-level IT careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver hands-on instruction in operating systems, basic networking, user support, and system security using labs, simulations, and real-world scenarios.
• Coach and mentor learners to build both technical and professional skills.
• Assess and track student progress using data to inform instruction and support.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external employer partners to ensure training aligns with workforce needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience with computer systems administration and practical IT systems knowledge.
• Ability to teach complex concepts clearly and effectively through active, lab-based learning.
• Competence in networking fundamentals, user support practices, and system security concepts.
• Strong coaching/mentoring mindset and commitment to advancing equity in education and employment.
• Data-informed approach to measuring progress and improving learner outcomes.