Instructor, Computer Science (Programming/Database)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites passionate educators to join a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming lives through education. You’ll teach computer science courses focused on programming and database management, design transferable curricula, and collaborate with industry partners to keep content relevant.

You’ll advise students, support professional development, and contribute to the college’s culture of excellence with a strong emphasis on student success and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in IT/CS or related field from an accredited college.
• Three years relevant IT industry experience in OO programming and/or database management.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in CS and/or database topics; can include courses, workshops, or professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and teach computer science courses designed for transfer (programming and database management).
• Advise students and collaborate with 4-year educational partners to ensure transferability of courses.
• Collaborate with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevancy.

Skills

Three years IT industry experience

Python/Java/C# programming

Teaching experience CS/DB

Education

Master’s degree in IT/CS or related field with 18 graduate credits

Doctoral degree in IT/CS (preferred) with 18 graduate credits

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, Computer Science (Programming/Database)

Status

Regular

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Location

Jamestown Campus

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicatedto transforming lives through education and creating a lastingimpact on our community. We invite passionate and innovativeeducators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy afulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including arobust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campusesprovide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning,within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC,you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culturecommitted to delivering exceptional results, making it a trulyamazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College areresponsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses,modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism,developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty andstaff, supporting college administrative requirements, andmaintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will beresponsible for quality instruction and for effective participationand interest in the total affairs of the college

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare,and teach computer science courses designed for transfer andsupport of career technical programs focusing on computerprogramming and database management. Faculty will also beresponsible for advising students and collaborating with 4-yeareducational partners when appropriate to ensure transferabilityofcourses. The faculty member will collaborate with industry partnersto ensure relevancy of the curriculum.

Education Required

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science ora related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour creditsin Information Technology, Computer Science or related field froman institutionally accredited college or university.

Education Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Information Technology, Computer Science ora related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour creditsin Information Technology, Computer Science or related field froman institutionally accredited college or university.

Experience Required

• Three years relevant IT industry experience in object-orientedcomputer programming and/or database management.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in computerscience and/or database management topics in any of the followingformats: teaching courses, training sessions, conductingprofessional development workshops, and/or other continuingeducation seminars.
• Experience with Python, Java, or C# programming languages.

Experience Preferred

• Current industry-recognized certification(s) within the fieldof computer programming or database management ( OCP, OCA, Java,MCSD, etc.)
• Post-secondary teaching experience in computer science and/ordatabase management
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternateinstructional delivery systems

KSA Required

• Multi-task
• Support the Vision and Mission of the College
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technologysolutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates asrequired; other required trainings may be added as needed):

• Reporting Requirements
• Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire;annual refresher thereafter)
• Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresherthereafter)
• Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the firstsemester teaching
• eLearning Level Two and Three in Canvas for instructors whoteach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of thefirst semester teaching in that format

May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours and onmultiple campuses.

Criminal history checks with acceptable results, arerequired.

Physical Demands

• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
• Physical Requirements
  a. Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
  b. Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, andcampuses.

Other:

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, arerequired.

Posting Type

Faculty

Posting Number

2026-061-REG

Open Date

07/29/2026

Close Date

08/28/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Supplemental Questions

1. * Do you have a Master’s degree or higher degree in InformationTechnology, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of18 graduate semester hour credits in Information Technology,Computer Science or related field from an institutionallyaccredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have 3 or more years relevant IT industry experiencein object-oriented computer programming and/or database management?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have teaching and/or industry training experience incomputer science and/or database management topics in any of thefollowing formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conductingprofessional development workshops, and/or other continuingeducation seminars?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience with Python, Java, or C# programminglanguages?
   • Yes
   • No