How to hire an information technology instructor

How to hire an information technology instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information technology instructor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the information technology instructor you need to hire. Certain information technology instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   No

   An information technology instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, information technology 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.

   Here's a comparison of information technology instructor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Information Technology Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Technology 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	$20-35
   Instructor	Instructors are responsible for imparting knowledge to students. They are well-versed in different topics related to their area of teaching... Show more	$14-45
   Technology Coordinator	A technology coordinator is responsible for maintaining the organization's technology systems infrastructure, ensuring the efficiency of computer systems to meet project deliverables, and prevent delays in business operations. Technology coordinators evaluate new technology systems, studying its schematics and specifications, running diagnostic tests, and perform troubleshooting for inconsistencies and guide end-users for the system processes... Show more	$23-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Security +
   • Curriculum Development
   • Professional Development
   • Comptia A+
   • Course Materials
   • Java
   • Linux
   • Course Content
   • Web Design
   • Syllabus
   • Technical Training
   • Learning Environment
   • N+
   • Student Performance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead hands-on labs using Cisco switches and routers.
   • Manage computer maintenance database of all laboratories.
   • Provide classroom instruction to students working to achieve certification in Microsoft and Novell technologies.
   • Develop, manage, and implement Linux/Unix base network and end-user security methodologies and practices to protect systems from security threats.
   • Develop web-based user interfaces using JSP, HTML and JavaScript.
   • Design and customize the web forms using CSS, HTML and JavaScript.

   More information technology instructor duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, information technology instructors' average salary in montana is 33% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level information technology instructors earn 42% less than senior-level information technology instructors.
   • Certifications. An information technology 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 an information technology instructor's salary.

   Average information technology instructor salary

   $56,240yearly

   $27.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information technology instructor salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average information technology instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$60,563	$29
   2	Virginia	$59,159	$28
   3	Georgia	$58,532	$28
   4	New York	$57,824	$28
   5	Texas	$56,581	$27
   6	Pennsylvania	$55,972	$27
   7	Colorado	$55,964	$27
   8	Florida	$54,868	$26
   9	Maryland	$54,442	$26
   10	Washington	$53,660	$26
   11	North Carolina	$53,405	$26
   12	Illinois	$52,377	$25
   13	Arizona	$50,972	$25
   14	Michigan	$49,891	$24
   15	Wyoming	$49,085	$24
   16	Louisiana	$48,923	$24
   17	Wisconsin	$46,573	$22
   18	Minnesota	$46,396	$22

   Average information technology instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	San Jose State University	$74,614	$35.87	7
   2	People Tech Group	$66,077	$31.77
   3	PSEA	$65,434	$31.46	39
   4	The Carney Group	$64,133	$30.83	2
   5	TEKsystems	$62,522	$30.06	52
   6	Wayne Community College	$62,441	$30.02
   7	USfalcon	$62,141	$29.88	12
   8	Laramie County Community College	$61,665	$29.65
   9	Per Scholas	$61,093	$29.37	2
   10	Truckee Meadows Community College	$60,900	$29.28	8
   11	Chippewa Valley Schools	$58,578	$28.16	18
   12	Virginia's Community Colleges	$58,081	$27.92	196
   13	Education Affiliates	$58,032	$27.90
   14	Artesia Soft Water Service	$57,538	$27.66
   15	Advanced Technology	$57,538	$27.66	9
   16	ProSol Associates	$57,538	$27.66	3
   17	Infosmart Technologies	$57,072	$27.44
   18	Summit Academy OIC	$56,229	$27.03
   19	Minnesota State Fair	$56,115	$26.98	5
   20	Navajo Technical College	$55,143	$26.51	6

4. Writing an information technology instructor job description

   A job description for an information technology 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 an information technology instructor job description:

   Information technology instructor job description example

   Summit Academy OIC in Minneapolis has an exciting opportunity for a qualified IT professional to join our academic IT program.
   
   The IT Instructor teaches multiple courses at Summit Academy OIC in the IT Program, which specifically Java I and Java II courses. This could be courses assigned specifically to this instructor and/or within a short-term or a long-term substitute capacity. These courses are taught both in person and online via a hybrid learning model. This instructor will develop curriculum, grade assignments, and provide guidance to IT Program students in need. This position continuously works to ensure Summit’s mission to prepare students for living wage jobs through training, curriculum development, and classroom management.
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops and designs curriculum specific to the core competencies of Summit Academy’s IT certificate program. Teaches students in a competency-based format through lectures, demonstration, and learning-centered instruction, both in person and online. Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, grading assignments, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies. Offers tutoring and assistance to IT Program students in need. Plans appropriate differentiation strategies to address individual learning needs and styles of urban adult students. Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment to determine grades in accordance with established standards and criteria. Models learning and behavior consistent with expectations for students. Other duties as assigned.
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrated ability to apply core concepts to the workplace environment as well as make connections to the IT Industry Ability to teach people of various abilities and diverse backgrounds Strong classroom management skills Excellent communication skills: written, oral, interpersonal and presentation Strong decision making, problem solving, time management and stress management skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
   WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional school setting which requires instructors to maintain professional appearance and attitude. The work environment is fast paced and requires time management and prioritization of job duties.
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS This job requires the employee to stand for significant periods of time while instructing. In order to perform the necessary duties, the instructor must be able to hear and speak. This job requires 40% time instructing and moving and 60% sitting and doing paperwork. Instructor should be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
   POSITION TYPE AND HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is not eligible for overtime. This position will do prep, teach and grade primarily in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. Night and weekend work may be required to meet the expectations of the position.
   REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree in an IT or related field or at least 1-3 years equivalent experience 1-2 years teaching/professional training experience Experience with Java, C++, C#, Python, and other objective oriented programming languages. Knowledge of SQL and Java IDE's.
   PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
   A Master’s Degree in an IT or related field More than 2 years teaching/professional training experience 2 years of experience in programming languages including Java, Java Script, C++, C#, Python and other object-oriented programming languages. Experience in mobile application development. Experience teaching adults. Experience teaching online, particularly in Canvas.
   AAP/EEO It is the policy of Summit Academy OIC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Summit Academy OIC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
   This position offers a competitive salary and benefits program. It is a great opportunity to part of an excellent organization that is making a huge difference in the lives of many in the Twin Cities.

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5. Post your job

   To find information technology 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 information technology instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level information technology 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.

   To find information technology instructor candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting information technology 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an information technology instructor applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • 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 information technology instructor

   Once you've decided on a perfect information technology instructor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new information technology instructor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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