What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor – Information Systems position at Essex County College?
Position Details
Classification Information
Unit
Job Status
FLSA
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor – Information Systems
Reports To
Faculty Discipline
CSC - Computer Science
Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?
Funding Source
Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing information systems instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the Newark and West Essex campuses. The ideal candidate must possess versatility to teach in multiple areas of information technology, including office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database, systems analysis and design, data communications, internet concepts, and more advanced computing applications. Applicants who in addition to the computing background, have knowledge in Health IT and project management are encouraged to apply.
Supervisory Role
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching courses in information systems and related computing applications.
- Conducting lab sessions and supervising students.
- Developing curriculum and assessments.
- Engaging in student advising and mentorship.
- Participating in faculty meetings and professional development.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
- Move between buildings.
- Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
- Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
- Must have a minimum of a master’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field.
- Must demonstrate ability to teach technical subject matter at the appropriate student level.
- Must have experience with a broad range of technology.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
Education Requirements
Master’s Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
- Industry experience in Information Technology, including the health IT area.
- Experience with a broad range of computing tools and applications.
- Ability to teach the full spectrum of computer science courses
- Project management and/or grant writing experience.
- Minimum of two years teaching experience, preferably at the college level.
Education Requirements
Master’s Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Posting Details
Posting Information
Open Date
04/18/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Close Date
08/25/2025
Special Instructions Summary
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (minimum of 3)
