CPT Instructor at InsideHigherEd

Job Responsibilities

Repost: Previous applicants do not need to re-apply as all qualified applications will be considered.

To serve as instructor for the College, including duties of teaching, developing materials, advising students, and providing assistance to the administration through committees and other activities.
Job Responsibilities of the CPT Instructor:

• Teaching Performance – Demonstrates ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.
• Instructional Development – Develops, revises, and maintains courses, syllabi, lesson plans, and curriculum.
• Instructional Management – Manages and controls classroom activities. Observes required office hours. Timely and accurately submits grades and reports.
• Student Advisement – Advises students by assisting students in personal and professional development and providing academic guidance to assigned advisees and students enrolled in classes. Professional Development – Participates in professional development activities, both internally and externally, to expand knowledge and skills.
• College and/or Community Service – Participates in college activities, including committees and teams, recruitment, and promotion events, and promotes the college through public service. Participate in activities designed to develop professional skills to maintain and improve job proficiency.
• All others duties assigned by the Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. To teach certificate only, credit or non-credit, courses, a faculty member must hold the following credentials: An associate’s degree with demonstrated competencies in the discipline/field OR have college or specialized training AND provide documented work experience in the field, or, where appropriate, documentation of licensure or certification in the field. Demonstrated knowledge of, and competency with, Microsoft (MS) Windows operating system and current MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.). Demonstrated knowledge of, and competency with, MS Windows OS. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching information technology (IT), networking, or computer service-related coursework is desired. Previous teaching experience in IT is a plus especially if it includes experience in a learning management system (LMS) such as Desire2Learn (D2L). Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially teaching methodologies. Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility. Knowledge of college mission, goals and objectives and ability to relate these to areas of responsibility. Ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom and related instructional activities of students. Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others in the college community. Ability to interpret and apply all related laws.
Employee will receive minimal supervision provided by the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education in the performance of teaching and advising responsibilities. Employee is expected to demonstrate independence and discretion in teaching practice and student advising.

Additional Comments

Teaching environments include classroom and lab, face-to-face in the local prisons, and dual-credit programs. Local travel to business/industry and community campuses required. Some short-term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations include State, Federal, and Juvenile correctional facilities, high schools, community campuses, and industry.