Job Description
Salary: $5,173.00 - $9,010.00 Monthly
Location : Graham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Job Number: 2024-00052
Division: Business, Arts & Sciences
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/03/2024
Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description 12 Month Position The faculty instructor of information technology will teach college level IT courses at Alamance Community College. A person in this role will teach curriculum courses in information technology, including (but not limited to) Introduction to Computers, Network & Security Foundations, Database Concepts, Security Concepts, Linux Administration, and Windows Administration. Instructors may be assigned sections whose delivery mode is traditional seated, online, and/or hybrid format. In addition to instruction, full-time faculty perform the essential duties as outlined below.
Example of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as college needs dictate.
- Providing appropriate and effective instruction.
- Teaching classes per the College's teaching load formula in combinations including day, evening, weekend, off-campus, and online as the College requires.
- Providing relevant learning opportunities that promote student engagement and retention.
- Staying current in their field and in teaching methodology.
- Creating meaningful assessments and evaluating student work according to departmental standards.
- Maintaining accurate student records, including course attendance.
- Being available to students during office or lab hours for assistance.
- Providing regular grade updates through Moodle gradebook.
- Providing accurate, informed advising.
- Maintaining accessible office or lab hours.
- Understanding College policies and procedures, degree requirements, and transfer agreements.
- Providing students with current information regarding career opportunities, as appropriate.
- Being informed about College services and support for students.
- Recruiting students, including participation in open houses, College events, and recruitment fairs.
- Engaging in continuous improvement efforts.
- Building positive, effective relationships with internal and external partners.
- Participating in student club activities and events.
- Assisting with accreditation reports.
- Assisting with live projects as relevant.
- Serving on College committees and other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has supervisory responsibilities.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. X
Typical Qualifications Education and/or Experience M.S. Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science (or similar) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations The following certifications are not required, but add value.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
Supplemental Information Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Walking
- Running
- Squatting
- Jumping
- Sitting X
- Standing X
- Lifting (10 lbs. maximum) X
- Speaking X
- Hearing X
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Classroom Setting
- Inside X
- Outside
- Office Setting X
- Loading Dock
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position .
An ACC on-line application
MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.
For faculty positions,
all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience , including start and end dates of employment, should be
included on the application . Also,
all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be
included on the application , including start and end dates.
For non-faculty positions,
all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be
included on the application , including start and end dates.
Alamance Community College provides a wide variety of benefits available to full time employees (this does not include full time temporary positions). These benefits include: North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care/dependent care, NC State Retirement, and a deferred compensation program (401K, 457, 529). Alamance Community College also offers leave based on years of service (vacation, sick, FMLA, military, community service, personal observance) in addition to paid holidays and longevity pay. The College also provides up to eight weeks of paid parental leave to qualifying employees. ACC houses an on-site child care center operated by LifeSpan, Inc.
ACC is engaging in a three-year strategic plan called ACC Forward that involves, among other priorities, a focus on ehnancing employee resources including those related to mental and physical health and wellness.
Job Tags
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