Instructor - Networking

Job Summary

The full-time faculty member of IT networking at Columbus State Community College creates, manages, and participates in various learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. The faculty member collaborates professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college, as well as the collective and individual interests of its staff and student body.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department's policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with the Faculty Handbook and departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Creates and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Participates in the selection of appropriate materials to support course curriculum in accordance with the College's guidelines.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs and assists in the design and development of appropriate assessment techniques to measure students' performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Be a facilitator of learning in a digital environment.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Continuous Improvement

• Promotes continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning by: assisting, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities; contributing, as appropriate, to the development, selection, and improvement of instructional materials, laboratories, and other instructional facilities; providing guidance in the development, maintenance, and design of course description, course outlines, and syllabi; recommending modifications to the curriculum and participating in the design of new curricula.
• Completes all mandatory performance evaluation measures within specified time limits and participates in all required training by the College.
• Shares best practices with colleagues in formal or informal settings.
• Participates in instructional, departmental, or institutional research to improve educational effectiveness.
• Evaluates teaching and assessment practices to continue improving them.
• Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, division, and the College.
• Participates, as appropriate, in the interviewing, selection, and orientation processes of department faculty and staff.
• Provides advice and/or assistance to faculty within the department, division, or College.
• Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean, or Department Chairperson and participates, as appropriate, on departmental and divisional committees.

Professional Development

• Maintains a personal portfolio for tenure and promotion review and other career-related needs.
• Employs student, administrative, and self-appraisals to establish goals and objectives for professional development and participates in professional development activities.
• Contributes, as appropriate, to the planning, evaluation, and/or presentation of college professional development programs.
• Maintains required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Salary Details:

9-Month Instructor Salary: $49,560-$55,507.20

Optional Summer Semester (Full load): $16,034.12-$17,958.21

Optional Overload (maximum amounts shown):

• Autumn Semester (12 contact hours max): $11,520
• Spring Semester (12 contact hours max): $11,520
• Summer Semester (9 contact hours max): $8,640

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides consultative assistance to and advises, as appropriate, student organizations and groups.
• Contributes to the community and/or the profession as a representative of the College.
• Participates in local, statewide, or national levels in the advancement of the discipline and/or the two-year college mission.
• Works a varying schedule, including nights & weekends to meet departmental needs.
• Must be available to teach on-site at the Main Campus and travel to Regional Campuses, as scheduled.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 (two) years experience working in network management and/or systems administration performing duties related to systems administration, cloud computing, virtualization, and wireless networks.

Required Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience working with scripting languages, network automation tools, and network operating systems such as Windows Server and Linux.
• Functional use of scripting languages such as Powershell and/or Python, and other automation tools; hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), MS Azure, and Google Cloud; digital course development and delivery; functional use of configuring networking operating systems using Windows Server and/or Linux; functional use of working with virtualization and containerization; experience teaching on-line and in-person instructions. Working knowledge of Office 365 Administration in an IT networking environment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Columbus State Education Association

Scheduled Hours:

40

Additional Information

In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

• Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your application.
• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

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