Faculty, Technology, Engineering, and Construction

Position Information

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required Master’s degree in Data Science, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related computing field with relevance to emerging technologies and cloud-based systems.
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time higher education teaching experience in areas such as data science, cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, information systems, or related technologies
• OR: A minimum of one semester of higher education teaching experience in areas such as data science, cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, information systems, or related technologies combined with at least three years of industry experience in data science, cloud computing, or other related computing fields.
• PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: In one or more of the following: data science, cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, information security, information technology, computer programming, database systems, systems analysis, AI/ML or web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with high-impact teaching practices that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, such as project-based learning, real-world simulations, or the integration of emerging technologies in the classroom.

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
• Submit annual program budgets to the Division Chair and work closely with the appropriate Division Chair on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean of Instruction.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
• Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Sometimes climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions maybe required. Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds maybe required.
• An understanding of and the ability to teach, handle, and maintain art related materials, chemicals, and equipment in a safe and responsible manner is essential.

Accommodations

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty.

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The application process includes submitting a resume/CV and cover letter. For additional information, please refer to the Special Instructions section of this posting.