Instructor, Information Technology

Job Description

Teach assigned classes in the Network Management and Cybersecurity curriculum programs. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning. Demonstrate appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs. Use available instructional technologies. Maintain software/hardware requirements for individual courses and computer labs within the department. Serve on college committees, advise students, represent the college in the community and other assigned duties. Teaching assisgnments may include day, evening, and online classes at on-campus and off-campus teaching sites.

10 month position

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide effective learning experiences for students using a variety of teaching methods.

• Give students at the beginning of each course a course outline which lists measurable learning objectives and expected outcomes of students and which follows the designated outline format of NCC.

• Develop and submit up-to-date course outlines to the Department Chair and the Dean of Curriculum CTE prior to the course being taught.

• Assess on a regular basis the success rate of students in each class taught, the retention and graduation rate of all advisees and submit this information to the respective Department Chair in May of each year.

• Contact students who are absent from class.

• Schedule regular student contact hours and post schedule prior to the end of the add period.

• Serve as curriculum student advisor as assigned and verify readiness for graduation.

• Maintain classroom environment and report problems in a timely manner.

• Maintain shop and lab safety within current regulations.

• Safeguard and keep accurate inventory of instructional and office equipment and report any irregularities to department chair.

• Leave classrooms suitable for the next class.

• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and to submit reports according to the established schedule.

• Perform assigned duties during registration and extended registration.

• Present to the respective Department Chair recommendations for improving the instructional programs.

• Furnish input to the Department Chair as to supply, textbook, resource, and equipment needs for instructional purposes.

• Attend all scheduled faculty meetings unless there is a conflict with a scheduled class.

• Work with the program advisory committee related to curriculum.

• Serve on institutional committees and to fulfill committee assignments.

• Participate in on-going curriculum review and formal evaluation and implement necessary changes for improvement.

• Stay abreast of changes in technology and obtain recognized certification(s) as required in identified software and/or hardware systems.

• Recognize technology-based instructional methodologies.

• Instruct, as needed, on-line or technology based course(s) in keeping with the workload policy.

• Attend annual graduation exercises.

• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair and Chief Academic Officer.

• Use Web Attendance feature of Self Service.

• Participate in College events and activities.

• Maintain regular and consistent on-site attendance during normal hours of college operations in fulfillment of duties not inconsistent with the expectations for full-time employees and College policies and procedures.

• Initiate and answer telephone calls and video conference calls.

• Participate in professional development activities provided by NCC.

• Perform other duties as assigned which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of NCC.

• Serve on various committees as assigned.

• Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of time.

• Operate a computer and other office machinery.

• Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up to 15 pounds.

• The ability to communicate information so that others understand.

• The ability to observe details.

• Occasionally move to different classrooms across campus to provide instruction, advising, and instructional support.

• Drive to remote instructional sites or other locations in performance of the duties listed in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Computer Information Technology, Network Management, Cybersecurity or related field or similar degree from a regionally accredited institution. Industry certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI) required. Strong content knowledge in the following areas needed:

• Network Management: packet analysis, wireshark, router and switch configuration

• Cybersecurity: internet and network security products and platforms, including instruction detection, intrusion prevention, incident response, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

• Operating systems: Windows Desktop, Linux

• Windows Server, Azure, VMWare Workstation, cSphere

• Cloud Services

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience teaching in post-secondary settings, online instruction and course development using a learning management system (LMS) and experience in curriculum design, assessment and andragogy/pedagogy. Other industry certifications including CompTIA Security+, (ISC)2 SSCP, CompTIA CySA+, EC-Council or related certifications preferred.

Nash Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our full-time employees.

• State Health Plan

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Additional Supplemental Insurances

• Disability Plan

• NC Retirement Plan

• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, and Voluntary Shared)

• Paid Holidays

• Credit for Prior State Service

• Supplemental Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.