Lab Instructor - Software Engineer

A lab instructor is sought to support students and faculty of the Computer Information Science division. The candidate will lead lab sessions and provide hands-on instruction in all areas of Software Engineering practice and mentor students through assignments or projects. The candidate will foster a positive and collaborative learning environment that ignites a passion for learning with students.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. An MSc degree is advantageous.
• Relevant certifications in software engineering or programming language / frameworks are desirable. (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, Certified Associate in Python Programming, etc)

Requirements:

Preference is given to candidates with at least 5 years of industry experience as a software engineer.

The range of expertise sought includes:

• Programming languages such as Java, C#, and Python.
• Web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX, along with libraries and frameworks like jQuery, Angular, React, and Vue.js.
• Server-side development tools and frameworks such as Node.js, Express.js, Spring Boot, and ASP.NET Core MVC.
• Relational databases (e.g., MySQL and Oracle) and NoSQL database management systems (e.g., MongoDB).
• Version control systems like Git
• Containerization technologies such as Docker.
• RESTful API development and consumption
• Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Selenium).
• Agile development methodologies, particularly Scrum
• Project management and collaboration tools such as Jira.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address issues that arise during development or in the learning process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely to students and ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization
• The ability to work well with others in a collaborative educational environment
• The ability to cope with pressure in a positive manner while working to deadlines within a busy and demanding environment
• A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to improve current skills and acquire new skills, and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization
• Previous teaching assistant experience is beneficial
• Lead lab sessions where students practice programming concepts and software development / engineering principles, focusing on student’s acquisition of competencies by practical application of skills
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students during labs, ensuring comprehension of programming principles and troubleshooting code
• Monitor progress of student learning and support their continuous learning process by offering guidance and feedback
• Grade lab assignments and projects, provide constructive feedback, and assess students' progress.
• Work with other instructors to align lab work with lectures and overall course objectives.
• Keep up with the latest programming languages, frameworks, libraries, tools, best practices, and industry trends to ensure that the lab instruction is relevant.
• Ensure that all computers and software in the lab are up to date and functioning properly.