Computer Information Systems Instructor Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Computer Information Systems Instructor 
Salary $46,590.00 – $94,363.00 Annually Location Muscle Shoals, AL Job Type Full-Time Job Number

NWS25-27

College/Division NWSCC-205170-Computer Science Opening Date 05/22/2025 Closing Date 6/12/2025 11:59 PM Central Campus Location Northwest-Shoals Community College

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Position Summary The instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Northwest Shoals Community College campus as assigned. As a minimum, the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, or national professional activities and/or organizations. The instructor may teach at dual credit sites and/or perform other related duties as directed by the Division Chair, Department Head, appropriate dean level supervisor, or the President. Essential Duties and Responsibilities At a minimum, the essential functions of the instructor are: Teach CIS courses as listed in the course catalog of Northwest Shoals Community College;
Plan, organize, and instruct courses via in-person and/or virtual instruction using the College’s learning management system and, as appropriate, distance education tools and software; Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;
Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading and posting of daily assignments, lab assignments, quizzes, and/or exams in the College’s learning management system;
Plan each unit or lesson, as to content, method, and organization to make each class period meaningful;
Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled; Teach all classes according to an approved syllabus; to keep students informed concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements;
Hold final exams at the time scheduled in the College’s semester schedule unless permission to deviate has been approved by the Division Chairperson and appropriate Dean Level Supervisor;
Recommend textbooks, instructional materials, and on-line theory and lab curriculum, including classroom and laboratory equipment and/or trainers, to the Division Chair, Department Head, or appropriate Dean Level Supervisor;
Accommodate differing student learning styles in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the College’s established ADA program;
Participate consistently in professional development related to his/her field and current trends for in-person, on-line, and hybrid instruction utilizing the College’s Distance Education Office and Instructional Designer;
Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students;
Refer students to Student Services departments, as needed;
Work closely with his/her Division Chair on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean Level Supervisor;
Assist with registration;
Post and maintain office hours for student consultations;
Participate in program and curriculum review and development;
Actively promote the instructional program through recruitment, retention, success, and completion initiatives;
Submit required reports to the appropriate administrative personnel;
Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as required by the President, Dean Level Supervisor, or Division Chair;
Become familiar with and comply with college policies and procedures;
Serve on and provide information to college committees as needed;
Convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials;
Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records. Qualifications Master’s Degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in computer information systems or computer science from a regionally accredited college or university, required.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience or three years of industry related work in computer science, computer information systems, cybersecurity, management information systems or related field, required.
Applicants must have documented ability to prepare for and deliver quality college-level instruction preferably using a multimedia format.•

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If you are awarded an initial interview, during the interview you will be required to do a live teaching demonstration using technology in front of a panel search committee. You must bring your own presentation material to the interview.