Computer Information Technology Faculty Job Wheeling area,West Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Computer Information Technology Faculty - Full-Time, 9-Months

West Virginia Northern is seeking applicants for a full‑time, nine‑month Computer Information Technology Faculty position starting in January 2026. The instructor will primarily teach courses in software engineering and related computer information technology disciplines, and may contribute to cybersecurity topics. The successful candidate will have broad expertise in software development, systems design, database management, and modern IT practices. Typical courses may include Introduction to Programming, IT Analysis & Design, Introduction to Databases, Advanced Databases, Systems Analysis & Design, Introduction to Cybersecurity, and Microsoft Applications.

Position is on‑campus with teaching duties on all three campuses (New Martinsville, Wheeling, and Weirton, West Virginia).

Salary / Benefits

Salary will be based on the current faculty salary scale. Full benefits package includes retirement with employer matching, health insurance, life insurance, social security, and Northern tuition waivers.

Notice

If you claim post high‑school education, license or special training, you must attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your educational transcript, license or training record. No application will be considered until said documents are received. Upon hire, you must provide an official transcript within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

Follow the rules and regulations of the College.

Maintain assigned instructional workload.

Develop course syllabi using the College‑approved course syllabus template.

Post syllabi to Learning Management System and submit to the appropriate email address at least five days prior to the start of the semester.

Post the Faculty Teaching and Office Schedule Form on office door and submit to the appropriate Division Chair within the first week of classes.

Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week including on campus hours as approved by the Division Chair.

Use Northern on the Web (NOW) to report beginning attendance and final grades at the end of the term within established institutional procedures and deadlines.

Plan and implement learning strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes.

Clearly explain assignments, expectations, attendance policy, grading policy, evaluation methods, and class procedures to students.

Evaluate students on the basis of their achievements toward course objectives/outcomes.

Post assessment grades regularly in the LMS and ensure the final calculated grade is visible to students throughout the term of the course.

Engage in regular and substantive interaction with students consistent with current federal and institutional accreditation guidelines.

Advise and assist students in matters related to course and program outside the classroom, including access to required textbooks and materials.

Utilize early warning systems for students who are not making satisfactory progress and/or refer students who may need support to the Academic Resource Center.

Meet each class during the scheduled hours OR participate in regular and substantive teaching and learning activities in asynchronous online classes.

Ensure that courses are held for the required number of hours scheduled during the term.

Follow College policies and procedures for academic appeals.

Notify Program Director and the Division Chair of the intent to travel on college business well in advance of the date of the expected absence. Complete the Absence Form. Submit your completed Absence Form to your Division Chair.

Notify the Division Chair of unexpected absence(s) so appropriate arrangements can be made for your class(es). Submit your completed Absence Form upon return to your Division Chair.

Arrange for equipment and supplies, field trips, or other special activities needed for courses, following appropriate College procedures and submitting all required documentation.

Collect, report, and analyze learning outcomes assessment data as directed by the Program Director.

Assist the Program Director and/or Division Chair with preparation of the program review, annual report, part‑time faculty evaluations, self‑study reports for accreditation, course and program assessment reports,…