Instructor, Computer Science (Programming/Database)

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.

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.

Education Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.

Experience Required:

• Three years relevant IT industry experience in object-oriented computer programming and/or database management.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in computer science and/or database management topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
• Experience with Python, Java, or C# programming languages.

Experience Preferred:

• Current industry-recognized certification(s) within the field of computer programming or database management (OCP, OCA, Java, MCSD, etc.)
• Post-secondary teaching experience in computer science and/or database management
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems