Instructor, Computer Technology, provides quality learning experiences, facilitates, and evaluates the learning process, mentors’ students, participates in job-related professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach program material via seated and online classes as required by the schedule
• Learn new material to keep up with changing technology
• Facilitate regular and substantive interaction via proactive communication with students both in person and online
• Participate in recruiting events for new students
• Ensure classrooms, labs, and lab equipment are in good repair and maintain a safe environment for students and employees
• Serve as a mentor to students in your area of expertise

Classroom Instruction

• Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 – 22 contact hours per semester, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
• Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, incorporates appropriate content and pedagogy, and is relevant to current events/trends
• As needed, teach classes online, on-campus, and/or at off-campus sites
• Teach academic success classes as needed
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
• Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning both in person and in online environments
• Ensure cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
• Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, audiovisual aids, support, and equipment needs
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to the established template and guidelines, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations, evaluation criteria, college policies, and access to student support services

Other Services to Students

• Maintain appropriate accessibility for students, including a minimum of five office hours a week
• Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students
• Participate in semester advising and registration activities as needed
• Verify graduation degree audits as assigned
• Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College
• Advocate and provide motivation for students
• Communicate student needs to Dean and Program Heads in the division

Divisional Administrative Expectations

• Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data
• Remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as approved
• Participate in annual planning, program, and curriculum review
• Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned
• Participate in campus activities
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, and other announced co-curricular activities of the College
• Maintain regular, professional communication within the college and affiliated industry contacts
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations and meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College
• Support all functions of the College, including compliance with all facets of the College's policies

Other Duties Specific to this Position

• Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or online environments to meet program needs
• Create, administer, grade, and maintain records for exams, projects, activities, and reports for evaluation of students in each course
• Participate in evening programs/classes as necessary as a part of his/her normal full-time load
• Work productively as a team with colleagues
• Teach or instruct students effectively (both seated and online), including persons who do not have a technical background
• Participate in the evaluation of and acquisition of materials, audiovisual aids and equipment needs
• Participate in professional organizations, attend conferences, and attend workshops when appropriate
• Participate in student recruitment and retention for computer-related curricula.
• Arrange for guest speakers, field trips, etc., when appropriate
• Help install and maintain the hardware and software in the computer labs when necessary.
• Assist program head in developing schedules, annual budget, etc.
• Prepare needs documentation for equipment and supplies, prepare travel documents, and recommend purchases when appropriate
• Participate in the revision process as needed for course(s) or curricula in current field or related areas
• Attend graduation and other required activities
• Keep up with the changing technology by attending classes, getting certified, doing self- study, etc.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

JOB TRAINING:

Required Position Training to be completed in the first year of hire:

• Canvas
• Colleague/Datatel
• Drop-out Detective
• Self-Service

Suggested Training:

• eLearning Tools
• Microsoft Office Certifications