Director​/Instructor of eSports

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This is a full-time, fiscal year contract in the Division of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies. The position reports to the Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies and will be primarily stationed in the Dyer County, TN area. This position is grant funded.

• Teach an equivalent of 30 hours (TLE) per academic year in a combination of eSports, Computer Information Technology, and/or Business courses.
• Coach the DSCC eSports team.
• Ability to teach and manage multiple courses in an individualized setting.
• Teach a range of ages from Dual Enrollment high school students to nontraditional, returning adults.
• Recruit students from area high schools and from the community to make DSCC’s program viable and competitive.
• Flexibility to teach evenings/weekends and/or off-campus courses as needed (requires the use of personal vehicle).
• Practice a learning-centered educational philosophy and redesign courses to include research- based learning strategies including service-learning opportunities, learning communities, critical thinking skills, co-operative learning, and reading across the curriculum.
• Develop web-enhanced courses for delivery in technology-enhanced classrooms/labs (such as interactive (Zoom) rooms), online, or in a hybrid mode, and using accessibility standards.
• Become certified in and fully use the course management system for all classes.
• Provide course materials and information in a format that is accessible for all students using current and approved standards.
• Work with colleagues to assess the effectiveness of courses, analyze the results, develop and implement improvement plans, and document this information each semester in the form prescribed by DSCC.
• Participate in professional development and maintain membership in an appropriate regional, state and/or national organization related to your teaching at DSCC.
• Assist with the identification and mentoring of adjunct instructors.
• Revise and develop curriculum and select textbooks and e-textbooks in cooperation with colleagues and in line with accessibility standards.
• Assist in the preparation of class schedules.
• Advise students, maintain regular office hours, and participate in college life and committee work of the College.
• Willingness to acquire software certifications as needed.
• Assist in grant writing and/or grant management.
• Actively communicate with colleagues and students using email, voice mail, text and other electronic means. Normally, responses are expected in no more than 72 hours.
• Be trained and certified as a Master Advisor.
• Willingness to teach in a correctional facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sedentary:
Desk work; travel will be required for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Minimal Hazard/Exposure:
Standard office settings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

• Ability to communicate well in oral and written English.
• Actively communicate with colleagues using email and other electronic means.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to teach and evaluate student performance.
• Ability to maintain required records.
• Ability to work with staff and colleagues in department and college committees and related activities.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Information Technology, Business, or closely related field or associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrated competencies in the IT field.
• Experience in the IT field.

• Master’s Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

$41,670 - $50,500

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee…