Faculty, Information Technology (9 Month)

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Networking, or similar field
OR
Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Information Technology from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants with fewer than 18 graduate hours in an Information Technology field will be considered but must obtain 18 graduate hours within 2 years of employment.

Three years of teaching experience in the information technology field to include online teaching experience.

Industry-recognized certifications applicable to information technology such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Practitioner (CCNP), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Office Specialist, and Adobe Certified Professional.

Job Duties

Curriculum and Instruction
•Developing, with other program faculty and appropriate administration, program level competencies that outline expected student learning outcomes.
•Develop course syllabi to include the course description from the NCCCS combined course library and outlining clear and appropriate student learning outcomes and expectations.
•Creating and/or supporting the development of appropriate assessments of established learning outcomes for all courses taught in the program.
•Reporting student progress in mastering established learning outcomes based on identified and approved assessments.
•Implementing and providing effective instruction which demonstrates appropriate knowledge of specialized field in accordance with best practice literature.
•Teaching an appropriate instructional course load in accordance with policies outlined in the workload policy.
•Demonstrating the effective use of pedagogical methods to meet various student learning styles.
•Maintaining appropriate classroom standards that include the effective management of students in the classroom and the management of classroom and lab facilities.
•Ordering textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies as needed for instruction following established procedures.
•Assisting in the development of class schedules cooperatively with other departments and divisions of the college and submitting to the appropriate supervisor.
•Maintaining compliance with established NCCCS performance measures, national benchmarks, etc. for the appropriate program as prescribed by the NCCCS and accrediting and registration entities.
•Providing timely and accurate reports including 10% reports, grade reports, and other required reports related to instruction.
•Recommending part-time faculty to the appropriate supervisor to teach courses as needed in assigned program.
•Mentor part-time faculty as needed in the assigned program.

Program Development
•Researching and recommending for approval program advisory committee members to the administration following established policy and procedure.
•Interacting with the program advisory committee to determine state-of-the-art practices, procedures, and equipment related to maintaining an up-to-date instructional program that would be valued and needed by the employers in the RCC service area.
•Monitoring professional information sources to determine trends and innovations in one’s field that lend themselves to integration into the instructional program.

Student Development Support
•Maintaining posted office hours in accordance with requirements outlined in the Instructional Procedures Manual.
•Being available to students on a regular basis for out-of-class tutorial support.
•Participating in recruitment activities for RCC programs.
•Serving as an academic advisor to students with advising responsibilities in the assigned program relative to course requirements, expectations, and completion standards.
•Participating in the college’s registration and orientation sessions as assigned.
•Maintaining student files within the department as required by the accreditation agency and state and/or local policy.
•Referring students to Student Development personnel for guidance, counseling, and resource assistance following prescribed procedures on an as needed basis.
•Coordinating retention strategies with the appropriate faculty and staff to maximize student retention.
•Providing information for student follow-up reports and demographics as required by state or local policy and/or reports.
•Sponsoring and supporting program enrichment activities, particularly student organizations.

Administrative/Business Services Support
•Participating in budget development for assigned program to the appropriate supervisor.
•Complying with Fiscal Management System policies and procedures set forth for RCC.

Institutional Support
•Working a minimum 38-hour workweek in accordance with policies outlined in the Instructional Procedures Manual.
•Assisting with the implementation and enforcement of all official policies and procedures of RCC.
•Attending meetings, conferences, seminars, briefings, and training sessions called to expedite the business of the college.
•Attending extracurricular functions such as graduation, campus fund drives, etc. that promote the collegiate life.
•Serving on local, state, regional and/or national committees upon request and/or approval from the administration.
•Serving on college committees as assigned to expedite college business and to be involved in the decision-making process of the college.
•Exhibiting a personal and professional attitude that reflects positively upon the individual and the public perception of the community college.
•Participating in the activities of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Quality Enhancement Plans as required.

Public Relations Support
•Maintaining effective intra-institution relationships with members of the Board of Trustees, President’s Senior Staff, Administrative Staff, faculty, and support personnel of the college.
•Providing appropriate liaison support with the NCCCS and other relational entities.
•Promoting RCC with local, state, regional, and national citizenry.
•Participating in RCC, NCCCS, and other authorized professional development programs upon request.
Pursuing local, state, regional, or national certifications that qualify one’s work against recognized standards in his or her field.