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Introduction to Computers Instructor (Workforce)

Employer
Reading Area Community College
Location
Reading, PA
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Send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references, to resumes@racc.edu

Please indicate the job code PT-ICI-WF in the subject line of your email.

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Job Details Title:Introduction to Computers Instructor (Workforce)Announce date:11/21/2024Apply by date:Open Until FilledApplication status:Accepting ApplicationsPosition type: Part-time Salary:$37.00 per hour

Working Hours:

Flexible Schedule, include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours as required by the needs of the position.

Summary:

The Introduction to Computers Instructor reports to the Associate VP of Workforce & Continuing Education who will assign location and hours of the Instructor activities. The Introduction to Computers Instructor provides academic instruction and student academic support for the assigned department. This position is responsible for teaching a curriculum to students that focuses on basic skills needed to operate a computer including terminology, Windows Operating System, and commonly used computer programs. This position may require instruction on-campus and or at an assigned off-campus location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Maintain responsibility for instruction and classroom management.
  2. Teach provided curriculum in classroom.
  3. Maintain good communications and working relationships with appropriate staff, appropriate agencies, and class site location staff.
  4. Maintain good communications and work effectively with all other offices of the college on matters concerning the program.
  5. Adhere to procedures and policies for the smooth day-to-day operation of the program.
  6. Participate in professional development activities as required.
  7. Attend teacher meetings as required.
  8. Other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or significant adult education/career training experience.
  • Basic understanding of computer networks and software operating systems (2 or more years).

Preferred

  • Previous teaching experience in a college and or Adult Education/Career Training Program.
  • Experience working within an Information Technology (I.T) environment.
Communication Skills:

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Excel spreadsheet software, Word processing software and PowerPoint. Also, experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Teaching (preferred)

Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
  • Experience with adult education population, curriculum development, mandated welfare reform, and dislocated workers are preferred.
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FOR ANNUAL SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS REPORTS:

https://www.racc.edu/about-racc/clery

Organization

Working at Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is a mid-size comprehensive community college located in historic Berks County, Pennsylvania in the City of Reading.  The College serves not only Berks County but draws students from the surrounding area.  Located less than 60 miles from Philadelphia and 50 miles from Harrisburg, Reading and its suburbs offers a quality-of-life, as well as access to major cultural, urban environments.               

The institution is committed to a philosophy of student success with an experienced, dedicated faculty and staff.  The academic portfolio includes 40-plus programs ranging from liberal arts to engineering, as well as a unique center devoted to cutting edge technologies supporting local businesses and industries.  The College has incorporated a strong commitment to technology and is adding each year to its online course offerings as well as blended, hybrid courses enabling the community year round access to quality education.  The College is also designated the only Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Pennsylvania.

The College is looking to attract individuals who are interested in helping Reading Area Community College continue its evolution as a standard for opportunity, excellence, and hope for students. RACC is devoted to enabling students to fulfill their academic goals.   We particularly welcome applications from energetic, enthusiastic individuals who wish to be a part of a growing, thriving community college and who share this commitment.

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