Instructor – Computer Engineering Technology (CET)

Title: Instructor – Computer Engineering Technology (CET)

Salary: 51,500.00

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Anticipated Start: Negotiable – September 2025 – January 2026

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College, Boone Campus

Department: Business, IT and Professional Studies

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

This faculty position will deliver high-quality instruction in Computer Engineering Technology, support student success, foster industry partnerships, and promote program growth through curriculum development, community engagement, and outreach in Northern Kentucky’s evolving technology and workforce development landscape.

**Applicants selected for an interview will be required to give a short teaching demonstration (approximately 15 minutes) on a topic to be determined before the interview. **

10-month faculty contracts span the academic year, typically from August to May, with no course assignments during June and July. Although the contract covers 10 months, the salary is spread over 12 months, ensuring a consistent monthly salary. Benefits are provided year-round. Renewal of the contract depends on factors such as student enrollment and available funding.

Job Duties:

• Teach assigned hardware/software, networking, and programming courses.
  
• Advise computer engineering technology students.
  
• Facilitate instruction using multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
  
• Post and maintain office hours.
  
• Participate in the assessment of course and program student learning outcomes.
  
• Assist in departmental functions, including attending advisory committee meetings, maintaining relations with industry partners, and prospective student recruitment activities.
  
• Maintain any industry certifications needed to teach assigned courses, with costs borne by the college.
  
• Participate in the life of the college through internal service opportunities.
  
• Represent the college through external service opportunities in the community.
  
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
  
• Assume leadership roles where appropriate.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering technology or computer information technology.
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a computer engineering technologist, computer hardware software maintenance technologist, digital systems designer, digital systems tester, computer software manager, computer software database manager, or substantially similar role.
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer engineering technology or computer information technology.
  
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment as a computer engineering technologist, computer hardware software maintenance technologist, digital systems designer, digital systems tester, computer software manager, computer software database manager, or substantially similar role.
  
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
  
• Significant teaching experience, particularly at the college level
  
• Strong dedication to enhancing student learning and achievement
  
• Experience working with and understanding students from diverse backgrounds
  
• Experience in academic advising and supporting student success
  
• Previous experience in a community college setting
  
• Previous experience with English language learners
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.