Dunwoody College of Technology currently has the need for an Instructor in Web Programming and Database Development. This position is responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process. Focus on continuous improvement in an environment in which students can accomplish the learning objectives of the course of instruction. The expected results are students able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet industry and professional business standards.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions
• Creates a positive learning environment
• Monitors, assesses, and advises learner on technical and academic progress and performance
• Uses current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction
• Develops and upgrades lesson material, training aids and maintains equipment within assigned course of instruction
• Delivers developed material for classes related to at least two of the following: Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases, Jupiter notebooks, Python, YAMAL, JSON, C#, cPanel, Apache, IIS, JavaScript, Secure programing, Cybersecurity, Big data.
• Assists in the recruitment and placement of learners
• Recommends equipment purchases for labs/classrooms
• As a part of a team, designs and develops new curriculum within assigned program.
• Provides support, coaching, and guidance to students
• Participates in industry and/or professional organizations to maintain and enhance program health and academic integrity
• Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Pedagogy: Exhibits competence. Is student centered, adapts/reflects student needs. Is experiential/hands on. Promotes student’s academic and professional development
• Curriculum: Relevant to current industry expectations. Compliant with professional and programmatic accreditation standards. Competencies addressed in presentations, syllabi, assignments. Syllabi are submitted in a timely fashion. Assessment of students is objective and replicable. Applied in an organized, deliberate manner. Allow for intentional flexibility and innovation
• Strategic Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues. Effectively presents creative ideas of others. Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work.
• Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information. Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions. Sets clear objectives and measures. Monitors process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data. Creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others. Is a good judge of talent.
• Energy and Drive: Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Organizational Positioning Skills: Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly.
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Treats direct reports equitably. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose. Adheres to Dunwoody’s core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidences and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer technology-related field; OR
• An associate’s degree in a computer technology-related field and professional certification in the content area in which they are teaching and industry experience
• Strong full stack development skills
• Professional experience programing in at least two languages.
• Professional experience in at least one of the following: Networking, Virtualization, Linux, Cloud or Cybersecurity