Lecturer ln Information Technology - 2884

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging­–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The candidate must be able to teach hands-on materials as well as software-application implementation projects in the computer labs. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively through spoken, written, and visual media. 

 The candidate must be able to design course materials to align and support our accreditation applications to CAE-CD and ABET; participate actively in learning outcomes assessment; help in organizing CS/IT-related activities in student clubs.

The candidate must be able to design course materials to align and support our accreditation applications to CAE-CD and ABET; participate actively in learning outcomes assessment; help in organizing CS/IT-related activities in student clubs.

Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin April 26, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. The employment will start on August 1, 2023.

Submit at least the following documents:

• Completed Application
• Cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Current Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial copies of the transcripts of all of your degrees.
• Statement of research interests/ plans (optional)
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy.
• The names and contact details of three professional references (will be contacted only if you reach the finalist stage). One of them should be your current /recent direct supervisor.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  The ideal candidate must have an earned Master’s or Ph.D. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Experience in teaching or industry is preferred. The candidate will be expected to effectively teach a variety of IT and CS courses, advise and mentor students and engage in scholarship and professional service. Expertise in one or more IT and CS areas such as system administration and integration, human-computer interactions, would add to the candidate’s attractiveness. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.