Director/Instructor of eSports

Tennessee Board of Regents•Dyersburg, TN

10d•$61,837 - $74,198•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, fiscal year contract position within the Division of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies. The role reports to the Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies and will be primarily located in the Dyer County, TN area. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

Ability to communicate well in oral and written English.
Actively communicate with colleagues using email and other electronic means.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to teach and evaluate student performance.
Ability to maintain required records.
Ability to work with staff and colleagues in department and college committees and related activities.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Information Technology, Business, or closely related field or associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrated competencies in the IT field.
Experience in the IT field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
Teaching experience.
Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

Teach an equivalent of 30 hours (TLE) per academic year in a combination of eSports, Computer Information Technology, and/or Business courses.
Coach the DSCC eSports team.
Teach and manage multiple courses in an individualized setting.
Teach a range of ages from Dual Enrollment high school students to nontraditional, returning adults.
Recruit students from area high schools and from the community to make DSCC’s program viable and competitive.
Flexibility to teach evenings/weekends and/or off-campus courses as needed (requires the use of personal vehicle).
Practice a learning-centered educational philosophy and redesign courses to include research-based learning strategies including service-learning opportunities, learning communities, critical thinking skills, co-operative learning, and reading across the curriculum.
Develop web-enhanced courses for delivery in technology-enhanced classrooms/labs (such as interactive (Zoom) rooms), online, or in a hybrid mode, and using accessibility standards.
Become certified in and fully use the course management system for all classes.
Provide course materials and information in a format that is accessible for all students using current and approved standards.
Work with colleagues to assess the effectiveness of courses, analyze the results, develop and implement improvement plans, and document this information each semester in the form prescribed by DSCC.
Participate in professional development and maintain membership in an appropriate regional, state and/or national organization related to your teaching at DSCC.
Assist with the identification and mentoring of adjunct instructors.
Revise and develop curriculum and select textbooks and e-textbooks in cooperation with colleagues and in line with accessibility standards.
Assist in the preparation of class schedules.
Advise students, maintain regular office hours, and participate in college life and committee work of the College.
Willingness to acquire software certifications as needed.
Assist in grant writing and/or grant management.
Actively communicate with colleagues and students using email, voice mail, text and other electronic means. Normally, responses are expected in no more than 72 hours.
Be trained and certified as a Master Advisor.
Willingness to teach in a correctional facility.
Perform other duties as assigned.