Instructor, Networking & Systems Engineering (Part-Time, Temporary)

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is expanding its pool of part-time faculty to teach non-degree Workforce Continuing Education courses across multiple pathways, including Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, Cyber/Info Security, Network Engineer/Architect, Systems Analyst, Technology Consultant, and Telecommunications Specialist.

Instructors may teach on campus, via Microsoft Teams, at employer or community sites, or in other formats based on needs.

Qualifications

• Strong oral, written, presentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
• Proficiency with hardware, software, platforms, tools, and technical processes used in teaching.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical instruction for diverse learners.
• Ability to develop measurable learning objectives, instructional materials, demonstrations, hands-on labs, applied projects, and assessments.
• Ability to maintain electronic records and use Microsoft 365 and other College-approved instructional systems.
• Ability to complete all required documentation, onboarding activities, compliance training, and instructional preparation by established deadlines.
• Current technical knowledge demonstrated through recent employment, teaching, or certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares course plans and instructional materials aligned with learning objectives and credential requirements.
• Delivers instruction in assigned in-person, live-online, blended, or other College-approved formats.
• Assesses student learning and provides timely feedback on progress toward course outcomes.
• Maintains and submits accurate attendance, grades, rosters, and required records by deadlines.
• Creates a safe, inclusive, organized, and professional learning environment.
• Collaborates with College personnel to maintain course quality and support student completion and College goals.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Educational instruction

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Curriculum development

Education

Associate degree or higher

Teaching experience in higher education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is expanding its pool of part-time faculty to teach non-degree Workforce Continuing Education courses covering occupational roles, specializations, skills, and industry-recognized credentials in the Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, Cyber/Information Security Engineer/Analyst, Network Engineer/Architect, Systems Analyst, Technology Consultant, and Telecommunications Engineering Specialist pathways. Courses may be delivered on campus, through Microsoft Teams, at employer or community sites, or in another format based on needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Prepares course plans and instructional materials aligned with approved learning objectives, competencies, contact hours, and credential requirements.
• Delivers engaging instruction in assigned in-person, live-online, blended, or other College-approved formats
• Assesses student learning and provides timely, constructive feedback on progress toward course outcomes
• Maintains and submits accurate attendance, grades, rosters, and required records by established deadlines
• Creates a safe, inclusive, organized, and professional learning environment

Uses College-approved instructional technologies and current industry practices to support student learning and workforce readiness
Communicates course expectations, schedules, grading criteria, credential requirements, and student progress clearly and consistently
Maintains current subject-matter expertise and participates in required orientation, training, evaluation, meetings, and professional development
Collaborates with College personnel to maintain course quality, meet program requirements, and support student completion and department, division, and College goals,

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral, written, presentation, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners
• Proficiency with the hardware, software, platforms, tools, and technical processes used in teaching assignments
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical instruction for learners with varied backgrounds and levels of experience
• Ability to develop measurable learning objectives, instructional materials, demonstrations, hands-on labs, applied projects, and assessments
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic records and use Microsoft 365 and other College-approved instructional and collaboration systems
• Ability to complete all required documentation, onboarding activities, compliance training, and instructional preparation by established deadlines
• Current technical knowledge demonstrated through recent employment, teaching, or certification

Minimum Requirements

• Associate or higher degree
• Five years of professional work experience
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, industry experience, teaching experience, and professional credentials may be considered