Instructor - Information Technology Academics

East Central College•Orchard Park, CO

About The Position

The Instructor teaches Information Technology department courses and evaluates student performance according to department and College guidelines. The Instructor reports to the Department Chair within the Academic Unit and prepares lessons and student learning activities. The position also requires maintaining accurate student records and submitting relevant data to the department or College. The Instructor prepares engaging course syllabi, aligns learning activities with departmental course outcomes, evaluates students against those outcomes, advises students, holds office hours, and provides tutoring and guidance. The role contributes to an inclusive, collaborative College environment; serves on committees; follows College policies and the Student Code of Conduct; and fulfills duties under the FFECC Collective Bargaining Agreement. The successful candidate must be able to teach Visual Basic (Studio), Oracle DB, PL/SQL, Java, and SQL, and be knowledgeable in IT concepts, Windows OS, MS Office, Systems Analysis and Design, and other courses offered by the IT-Academics Department. The candidate must be Oracle Academy-certified to use its instructional curriculum, complete Learning Management System training within 30 days of starting, and obtain OCA certification within 18–24 months of hire. The position may involve teaching online or in a classroom.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
Ability to supervise student work.
Demonstrated technical competence in at least three subject areas offered: programming languages; networking (design, configuration, hardware, and infrastructure); hardware and software; AI; cybersecurity; relational databases (design, development, and management); or project management.
Knowledge of Information Technology concepts, Windows OS, MS Office, Systems Analysis and Design, and other courses delivered by the IT-Academics Department.
Oracle Academy certification to use its curriculum for instruction.
Ability to teach online or in a classroom.
Ability to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
Knowledge of the academic discipline and ability to implement varied teaching strategies and use instructional technology where appropriate.
Experience with computerized student-record management and ability to develop educational programs.
Ability to teach effectively at the college level, show initiative and resourcefulness, and work dependably and collaboratively.
Effective communication skills and experience teaching a diverse student body.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to teach Visual Basic (Studio), Oracle DB, PL/SQL, Java, and SQL.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Master’s degree.
Prior practical experience.

Responsibilities

Teach Information Technology department courses and evaluate student performance according to department and College guidelines.
Prepare lessons, student learning activities, and engaging course syllabi.
Align learning activities with departmental course outcomes and assess students against those outcomes.
Provide students with appropriate learning materials and subject-matter expertise.
Advise students, hold office hours, provide tutoring, and offer assistance and guidance.
Maintain accurate student records and submit pertinent data to the department or College.
Provide an appropriate learning environment for students.
Serve on departmental, unit, and College committees.
Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative College environment.
Follow College policies and the Student Code of Conduct.
Fulfill duties required by the FFECC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Teach courses in Visual Basic (Studio), Oracle DB, PL/SQL, Java, and SQL.
Complete Learning Management System training within 30 days of the start date.
Obtain OCA certification within 18–24 months of hire.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage for physician services, dental, prescription, and hospital care; wellness incentive program and health reimbursement card.
New York State retirement plan, with options for tax-sheltered annuities, deferred compensation, and voluntary retirement savings.
Flexible spending accounts, adoption services, dependent care, and individual premium reimbursement accounts.
SUNY Erie tuition waivers and SUNY B140 tuition reimbursement.
Salary increments and rank advancement opportunities, including advancement toward tenure according to the current contract.
Summers off, winter and spring breaks, holidays, personal and sick time, and bereavement leave.
Professional development events and offerings, conference and travel funding, seminars, business and industry visits, campus library resources, and participation in task forces, committees, and communities of practice.
Access to campus gym facilities, employee wellness events, campus library resources, cancer-screening time off, and onsite vaccination clinics.
Confidential and voluntary Employee Assistance Program support for employees and family members.
Opportunity to join an innovative and vibrant faculty and staff community and make a difference in students’ lives.