Instructor, Information Technology (9-Month) bei Randolph Community College, NC

About the Department

Instructor, Information Technology reports directly to the Department Head, Information Technology.  Instructor, Information Technology provides quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, seeks professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs.

Position Duties

Classroom Instruction

• Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 – 21 contact hours, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
• Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
• Teach an academic success class, as needed
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
• Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs
• Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment to Department Head
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria

• Maintain appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, a minimum of 5 hours a week.
• Serve as educational advisor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning
• Participate in semester advising and registration activities as assigned
• Perform and verify graduation degree audits
• Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College
• Advocate and provide motivation for students
• Communicate student needs to Department Head

• Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data
• Exert an effort to remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as feasible
• Participate in program and curriculum review; offering suggestions concerning the improvement of curriculum in keeping with the mission and vision of the College
• Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as needed and as appointed by the President
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College 
• Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships at all times with all other units and branches of the college
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related Information Technology field, or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Information Technology from a regionally accredited institution
• Two years of work experience in an Information Technology field OR two years of teaching experience in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting 

• Three years of teaching experience in the Community College environment

• Current Microsoft certifications including MCP, MCSA, or MCSE 
• Current CompTIA certifications including NET+, Security+, Server+, Linux+, A+, CySA+, or Cloud+
• Current Cisco certifications including CCST Networking, CCST Cybersecurity, CCNA, CyberOps Associate, DevNet, or CCNP
• Current AWS certification including Cloud Practitioner
• Experience in Data Analytics, Computer Programming Languages including Python or Java

Other Qualifications

• A commitment to embrace and promote a campus culture that values trust, integrity, belonging, diversity, mutual respect, a strong work ethic, and service to others.  

• A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission which provides academic, career, intellectual, and social development opportunities for all students.  

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.   
• Serve on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
• Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. Promote good safety habits and be compliant with all applicable safety regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.