Instructor, Computer Science (Programming/Database)
Guilford Technical Community College
Get more replies from employers
Send a job-specific resume in minutes.
Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites applicants to join our faculty team as an Instructor of Computer Science, specializing in programming and database management. You will prepare and teach transfer-oriented computer science courses, advise students, and collaborate with four-year institutions to ensure smooth credit transfer.
The role emphasizes industry-aligned curriculum, professional development, and a commitment to student success within GTCC's supportive campus community.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with minimum 18 graduate semester hour credits in IT/CS.
- Doctoral degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related field with minimum 18 graduate semester hour credits.
- Three years relevant IT industry experience in object-oriented programming and/or database management.
Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and teach computer science courses designed for transfer and support of career-technical programs focusing on 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 and employability outcomes.
- Maintain quality instruction and actively participate in college-wide initiatives and requirements.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Title Instructor, Computer Science (Programming/Database)
Status
Status Regular
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time/Part Time Full-time
Location
Location Jamestown Campus
Job Description
At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide 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 culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.
Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare, and teach computer science courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs focusing on computer programming and database management. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with 4-year educational partners when appropriate to ensure transferability of courses. The faculty member will collaborate with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum.
Contacts
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
- Doctoral degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
- Three years relevant IT industry experience in object-oriented computer programming and/or database management.
- Teaching and/or industry training experience in computer science and/or database management topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
- Experience with Python, Java, or C# programming languages.
- Current industry-recognized certification(s) within the field of computer programming or database management ( OCP , OCA , Java, MCSD , etc.)
- Post-secondary teaching experience in computer science and/or database management
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
- Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two and Three in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format.
May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours and on multiple campuses.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
b. Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses.
- Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Faculty
2026-061-REG
07/29/2026
08/28/2026
No
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
- * Do you have a Master’s degree or higher degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have 3 or more years relevant IT industry experience in object-oriented computer programming and/or database management?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have teaching and/or industry training experience in computer science and/or database management topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with Python, Java, or C# programming languages?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other
601 E. Main Street P.O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
