Information Technology Instructor

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College invites applications for a faculty position in information technology. The role involves on-campus instruction, adherence to approved syllabi, and ongoing curriculum development.

You will provide syllabi, advise students, and participate in college governance. The successful candidate will have an AS in Information Technology with 3 years related experience, and may be required to teach online or hybrid courses; tenure-track potential; background check; multiple

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in the discipline at the community college level.
• A transcript showing the required education must be submitted with the application.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the classroom and online/hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus instruction in information technology in accordance with College philosophy.
• Adhere to approved syllabi, inform students of course requirements and evaluation methods by week one.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; participate in governance and committees.
• Advise students and maintain office hours per institutional guidelines; support student success.
• Contribute to program planning, scheduling, and off-campus instructional activities as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Community college instruction

Technology integration

Cybersecurity/AI/Cloud/Data analytics

Education

Associate's degree of Applied Science in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Adhere to approved course syllabi. Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.

Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress. Allow reasonable opportunity for each student to master the objectives of the course.

Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials. Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class. Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials. Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.

Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Serve as academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities. Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.

Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs, projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation. Participate on committees. Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College. Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.

Assist in the evaluation and selection of faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff. Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees. Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development. Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.

Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.

Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.

Assist in the planning and implementation of on-going activities crucial to the discipline or program, such as registration, building and managing the class schedule, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and other related instructional matters.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree of Applied Science in Information Technology and three (3) years of related experience exclusive of teaching.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Experience in Cybersecurity or emerging computing areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, or Data Analytics.

Special Conditions

• This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
• ANTICIPATED FACULTY OPENING.
• Tenure track position; annual academic year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during fifth year of employment.
• Based on the needs of the college, you may be required to teach at multiple campuses within any given semester.
• The hiring committee for this faculty posting will have the option to offer this Tenure Track position(s) as a Lecturer position(s), if deemed appropriate.
• If a vacancy for a full-time Lecturer position becomes available during the evaluation/hiring process, an additional Lecturer position(s) may be offered from the applicant pool from this posting.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

must be submitted by the announced deadline.