Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science/Information Technology

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process, providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Sets grades consistent with course requirements
• Affords support to the College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Education

• Master's degree or higher* in ONE of the following: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a closely related discipline
• Master's degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Computer Science or ONE of the above-mentioned areas
• Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in the discipline / teaching area
• Experience teaching a class or facilitating training
• Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
• Previous online teaching experience

Science Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Use of computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
• Experience mentoring and advising students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
• Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Sit
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Near moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Quiet noise level

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Education Jobs Tarrant County College is an equal opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or disability.