Information Technology Instructor (Non-Transfer)

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College seeks a qualified faculty member to teach information technology courses across multiple campuses. The role emphasizes mastery of subject matter, ongoing professional development, and alignment with college objectives.

The position requires an associate degree in IT or related field with industry experience or certification, with a preferred bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching background.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and one year of related industry work experience or certification in the field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Certifications in Cisco Networking or VMware or related virtualization technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of subject matter and stay current in field through professional development and activities.
• Teach courses with a load appropriate to the discipline across a multi-campus environment.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning and use instructional technology when appropriate.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide advisement and consultation to students.
• Record attendance data and submit final grade rosters according to deadlines.
• Participate in college, division, and program activities to support mission and goals.

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco Networking Certification

VMware Certification

Job description

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

I. Mastery of Subject Matter

• a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• c. Connect their subject matter with related fields.
• d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance

• a. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
• b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
• f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• h. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• i. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning

• a. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
• b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

V. Support of College Policies and Procedures

• a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
• b. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
• c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
• e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
• f. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• g. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• h. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• i. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

• a. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• b. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• c. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• d. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• e. Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.
• f. Participate in graduation ceremonies
• g. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college and its constituents.
• d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• e. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and one year of related industry work experience or certification in the field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field
• Teaching experience in a community college or university setting
• Certification in Cisco Networking
• Certification in VMware or other types of virtualization technology

Working Conditions:

Typical classroom, lab, clinical and/or online learning environment.