Information Technology Instructor (Non-Transfer)

Central Piedmont Community College•Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in their field throughout their employment. The Information Technology Instructor teaches assigned courses in a multi-campus environment, develops and delivers instruction, evaluates student learning, and contributes to college, division, and program activities. The instructor also supports college policies and procedures and contributes to the growth and enhancement of the college’s mission and programs. The position includes teaching credit or non-credit courses as needed, maintaining office hours, advising students, preparing course materials, maintaining student records, and participating in curriculum development, committees, meetings, recruitment, and retention activities. The work takes place in a typical classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online learning environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Information Technology or a related field and one year of related industry work experience, or certification in the field.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.
Certification in Cisco Networking.
Certification in VMware or other types of virtualization technology.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the field, interpret and evaluate its theories, connect it with related fields, and stay current through professional development and professional activities.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use suitable teaching and learning strategies and adapt instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
Use instructional technology when appropriate and encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through assignments.
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives and incorporate core competencies into the curriculum.
Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and develop and explain fair methods for measuring progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the field as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours for student and colleague access, advisement, and consultation; serve as a faculty advisor.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines according to program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information and provide attendance data in accordance with college policies and procedures.
Substitute for other instructors in the field in case of an absence and exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to information requests.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues and contribute to program and division curriculum development.
Participate in graduation ceremonies and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators individually and as part of a team.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans and contribute to planning and development processes.
Participate in professional activities that support the educational goals of the college and its constituents, and perform responsibilities in accordance with college, division, and program goals and plans.
Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.