Instructor, Computer Information Technology - South Campus
Primary Function: Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, to maintain current knowledge in their fields, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students. While teaching is the focus, faculty members are also expected to continue development of their knowledge and skills, to contribute to the community of scholars, and to represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the values of the institution.
Responsibilities:
Teaching:
- Keep up with developments in the field of study.
- Demonstrate high standards, academic and professional.
- Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback.
- Teach at days, times and locations that meet student needs.
- Provide access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Evaluate and recommend students learning materials.
- Develop and use a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Professional Development:
- Maintain high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
- Use effective teaching methods and materials that reflect thoughtful planning, assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students in learning.
- Evaluate program curricula and teaching methods through a process of self- reflection.
- Meet or exceed professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and business/industry/higher education requirements, as appropriate to the discipline.
Service:
- Participate actively in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
- Participate in college-related activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection.
- Participate in college activities for students/student organizations.
- Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
- Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
- Participate in setting departmental goals, developing college budgets to support those goals, and planning for achieving those goals.
- Maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- The successful candidate must have knowledge of how to work with a population of students including those in developmental and academic courses at a community college.
- Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues in both the College Preparatory and Academic departments, all campus service areas, and employees across the district.
Required Education:
- Associate degree or higher in Computer Information Technology (CIT) or related computer field plus three years of CIT experience.
Required Experience:
- Three years of full-time, non-teaching work experience in Web Design/Development, and/or Game Design or Simulation.
- Experience programming with Web Design/Development and/or Game Design/Simulation software (Python, Java Script, C++, PHP, Java, HTML, Ruby, Unreal Script e.g.)
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or Computer Information Technology or related computer field
- Experience in Web Design/Development
- Experience in Game Design or Simulation
- College teaching experience
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
- Industry certifications (i.e. A+, Security+, Network+, Microsoft)
Note: Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location. Salary Grade: BACH Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule Requisition Number: req5742 Posting Close Date: 6/22/2025
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