Instructor, Computer Science (Programming/Database)

Position Information

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare, and teach computer science courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs focusing on computer programming and database management. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with 4-year educational partners when appropriate to ensure transferability of courses. The faculty member will collaborate with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum.

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans

• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles

• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments

• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population

• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate

• updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency

• developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission

• participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate

• developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation

• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment

• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions

• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)

• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• conducting recruiting activities

• providing academic advising

• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success

• assisting students with the registration and graduation process

• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Support college-wide endeavors to include:

• collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisi