How to hire a computer applications instructor

How to hire a computer applications instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step computer applications instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a computer applications instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new computer applications instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a computer applications instructor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A computer applications instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, computer applications instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of computer applications instructors.

   Type of Computer Applications Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Computer Applications Instructor	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$24-50
   Trainee	Trainees' general responsibility is to familiarize themselves with the best practices and processes of their chosen careers. Some of the trainee's duties include shadowing with a tenured employee to understand various tasks, taking practical examinations to test knowledge extent, maintaining the eagerness to learn and a positive working attitude, assisting with customer inquiries, escalating concerns, and maintaining record progress... Show more	$12-26
   Technical Support Representative	Technical Support Representatives specialize in customer support through calls or correspondence. Among the primary responsibilities of a Technical Support Representative involves receiving and making calls, address and troubleshoot issues raised by the client, assist when navigating through complicated applications, provide suggestions or recommendations, or elevate the problem to personnel with higher expertise when necessary... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Curriculum Development
   • Office Applications
   • Microsoft Powerpoint
   • Microsoft Windows
   • Office Suite
   • Software Applications
   • HTML
   • Classroom Environment
   • SQL
   • Office Products
   • Database
   • Computer Concepts
   • A+
   • PC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop, manage, and implement Linux/Unix base network and end-user security methodologies and practices to protect systems from security threats.
   • Work on both Macintosh and PC computers.
   • Help desk support imaging, deploying, updating, patching and troubleshooting desktop computers.
   • Produce creative and attention grabbing PowerPoint presentations and verbally present the material to the audience.
   • Assist contractor with network infrastructure upgrade to avoid system down time, and access switches and routers.
   • Guide students through the troubleshooting and break-fix of PC's, forming small networks, and configuring servers.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your computer applications instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A computer applications instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, computer applications instructors' average salary in alaska is 37% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level computer applications instructors earn 51% less than senior-level computer applications instructors.
   • Certifications. A computer applications instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a computer applications instructor's salary.

   Average computer applications instructor salary

   $73,227yearly

   $35.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level computer applications instructor salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average computer applications instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$86,698	$42
   2	New Jersey	$86,523	$42
   3	Illinois	$80,891	$39
   4	New York	$74,849	$36
   5	Texas	$69,791	$34
   6	Tennessee	$62,712	$30
   7	Iowa	$57,851	$28

   Average computer applications instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Enea Openwave	$93,215	$44.81
   2	Wipro Limited	$73,977	$35.57
   3	Ait	$72,600	$34.90
   4	Calliduscloud	$68,401	$32.89
   5	Niagara County Community College	$57,739	$27.76	14
   6	Bay College	$46,363	$22.29	2
   7	Hawkeye Community College	$39,507	$18.99

4. Writing a computer applications instructor job description

   A job description for a computer applications instructor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a computer applications instructor job description:

   Computer applications instructor job description example

   Nature of Duties: Under general supervision prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction in Computer Applications; prepares standardized course syllabi using provided template; assesses students' satisfactory progress based on established course grading requirements. May be required to attend professional development training as required for specific classroom or online course delivery. Teaches Computer Applications in a classroom/lab presenting computer concepts, terminology and operations. Provides instruction in emerging computer technologies and effective use of the following: word processing software, spreadsheet software, database and presentation software. Measures program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success. Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population. Course offerings may include a variety of instructional formats from traditional day/evening to virtual delivery.
   Minimum Qualifications:
   
   * Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Business Education, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Programming, Information Technology Management, Technology Management, Business Information Systems
   * Valid Driver's License
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   * One or more of the following certifications: IC3 (internet and Computing Core Cert) MS Certified Application Developer, MS Application Specialist, MOS Expert/Master
   * Online teaching experience
   * Directly related field experience
   
   Salary/Benefits: Based on qualifications, no benefits.
   
   Notes
   
   * Unofficial Transcripts, resume, and proof of applicable certifications\licensure are required for consideration. Official transcripts and prior employment verification required within 30 days of hire for continuous employment.
   * Selected candidate must successfully complete a background check to include employment references, criminal history, and verification of employment prior to hire.
   * West Georgia Technical College is not currently sponsoring work visas at this time.
   * This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
   * WGTC reserves the right to close positions at any time.
   
   Employment Policy
   
   The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.
   
   Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.
   
   Additional Information
   
   * Number of Openings: 1
   * Shift: Variable
   * Posting End Date: Nov 4, 2022

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5. Post your job

   To find computer applications instructors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any computer applications instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level computer applications instructors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your computer applications instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality computer applications instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting computer applications instructors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview computer applications instructor candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new computer applications instructor

   Once you've found the computer applications instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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