Adjunct Assistant Professor, ITE (Database & Data Analysis)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Fe College’s Information Technology Education (ITE) program prepares students for careers in computer programming, network administration, computer support, and other technical occupations. The program offers certificate programs, Associate of Science degrees, and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches information technology coursework. Courses may include MS Office applications for college computing, database administration and management, data analysis, application development, introductory cloud computing, and project management, among other subjects depending on the applicant’s qualifications. The position requires flexibility to teach during the day or evening, online, or through other distance-learning formats. The posting specifies that this is an in-person, onsite position and does not offer remote availability. The role supports student learning through instruction, assessment, curriculum development, and timely feedback. It also involves collaboration with the department chair, faculty, and peers; participation in departmental and college activities; maintenance of student and instructional records; and compliance with college policies and applicable regulations, including confidentiality and records requirements. A criminal background check will be conducted. Applicants must submit a completed online application, letter of intent, current resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable. Official transcripts are required before an employment offer can be made.

Requirements

Qualifying education must meet one of these pathways: a master’s degree in a qualifying field; a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of qualifying fields; an AA or AS degree with at least 18 semester hours in a qualifying or related field and 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience in a qualifying field; or an alternative academic major related to Information Technology and/or a qualifying field with 3 to 5 years of related work experience and demonstrated proficiency.
Qualifying fields include academic majors in Computer Science or Information Technology, such as Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Science & Technology, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, Programming and Analysis, Security Management, and Technology Management.
Alternative academic majors include Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Decision & Information Technology, Education in Learning, Educational Technology, Information Assurance, Internet Services, and Technology & Communication.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment and adapt flexibly and positively to change in a rapidly growing environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving ability, including gathering and interpreting data, reasoning logically, identifying issues, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations, and evaluating outcomes.
Professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication skills.
Critical thinking and judgment to make timely, well-reasoned decisions based on objective review and informed analysis.
Customer-service ability to respond promptly and courteously to students and faculty, including patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in job-related actions.
Organization and time-management skills to plan, schedule, and organize work to meet established time frames.
Relationship-management skills and ability to provide interactive service, build relationships, and address identified needs.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or software relevant to the position.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Flexibility to teach during daytime or evening hours and through online or other distance-learning formats.
Ability to work in person onsite; the position does not offer remote availability.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Mastery of Visual Studio, IDLE, Eclipse, Git, GitHub, or other version-control software.
Mastery of Microsoft Project or other project-management software.
Mastery of SQL, Python, or a C-based language such as Java, C, C++, or C#.
Cloud experience or mastery involving AWS, Azure, or Google cloud services.
Knowledge or mastery of SQL Server Management Systems, MySQL, or SQLite.
Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization skills or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates mastery of course content.
Demonstrate technological literacy and innovation in delivering instruction.
Work collaboratively as part of an academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college’s philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback about academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain attendance, grading, and student learning-outcome records.
Develop methods to fairly and accurately assess student progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Keep records of operating procedures and, as needed, share position-specific knowledge and provide guidance on standard operations and established departmental procedures, including collegewide ERP and related system processes.
Provide service to the college by participating in events, committees, and other college activities.
Comply with published college rules, procedures, guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations, including those concerning document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.