Position Summary

The Instructor is responsible for fostering student learning by providing high quality classroom instruction. The Instructor must strive for continuous improvement of the curriculum, learning activities, and instructional resources to ensure student success. In addition to instructional duties, the Instructor will also be fully involved in the institutional planning process and developing the goals and objectives of the assigned academic department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field or subject area.
• Develop, implement, and teach courses that are designed to meet individual student needs and ensure an effective learning experience.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement in a timely manner, and provide prompt feedback to students and the administration in order to assure learning outcomes are met.
• Participate as a contributing faculty member of the College, including participating in planning long-range and short-term goals for the department and College, as well as maintaining regular office ours and participating in faculty meetings.
• In order to perform these essential functions, the Instructor must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential function.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in field or master’s degree in related field plus 18 graduate semester hours in computer science from a regionally accredited institution
• Must have demonstrated competence in each area of instruction; teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Must be proficient in curriculum development, instruction, student evaluation, and advising, and have knowledge and experience with a variety of instructional methods and strategies.
• Must be skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning, and must be able to adapt to and incorporate new and emerging technologies.
• Experience with distance learning technology and practices is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application packet must be received in the no later than 1 p. m., Friday, May 26, 2023. A complete application packet consists of:

• 
  Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references
• Résumé
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position
• Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
• Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment. All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.WALLACESTATE.EDU/EMPLOYMENT

Please Note:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process.

When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. Most correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $24.40 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is May 26, 2023.