Instructor, Computer Science (Programming/Database)
Guilford Technical Community College·Jamestown, NC
- Type
- Full-time
Status: Regular
Location: Jamestown Campus
Job Description
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.
Education Required
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and
commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and
professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision
and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner
centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
Department/Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required;
other required trainings may be added as needed):
1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30
days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4.
Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30
days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two and Three in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first
semester teaching in that format
May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours and on multiple campuses.
Criminal
history checks with acceptable results, are required.
Physical Demands
1. May include teaching day and
evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
b. Ability to
move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses.
Other:
- Criminal history checks, with acceptable
results, are required.
Posting Number: 2026-061-REG
Close
Date: 08/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No