Instructor, Information Technology

Location : Lima, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 22-00042
Department: Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology
Opening Date: 11/07/2023
Reports To: Chair, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology
Appointment Period: 9 month annually renewable appointment
Summary of Duties
The Instructor has the responsibility for developing computer science curricula, teaching computer science courses, academic advising of computer science students, and other duties as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach up to eighteen (18) contact hours weekly in assigned day, evening, or weekend courses. Able to teach alternative delivery modalities including flipped classes, cohort and hybrid course content.
• Provide 10 office hours weekly for student advising, curriculum development, assessment activity, etc.
• Provide 12 hours weekly of college and community service (committees, meetings, professional development, etc...).
• Ability to learn new technologies and be a self-starter.
• Assist the Chair with recommendations for hardware/software purchases, instructional scheduling, and use of facilities.
• Assist with marketing projects and promotion of the College, Information Technology program, and individual departments or programs through a variety of activities.
• Instruct and facilitate computer classes and labs.
• Maintain a close working relationship with industry, maintain a high visibility in the community, stay current with latest technologies and incorporate into curriculum.
• Maintain skills by acquiring and maintaining networking, Cisco certifications, Microsoft certifications, other related certifications and attending necessary training sessions.
• Assist with establishing goals, objectives and resources needed in the information Technology programs.
• Develop professionally by continuing to seek and learn new knowledge and skills in the Information Technology industry and other associated areas.
• Actively participate in divisional, college committee and related activities.
• Be committed to the implementation of the College mission, vision, values, and philosophy.
• Perform other similar duties as required.

Experience, Skills & Abilities
Required:

• Must have at least 6 years' experience in networks, routing, switching, wireless essentials, server management, computer hardware and operating systems.
• The successful candidate will have Cisco CCNA Certifications.
• Willingness to adapt to technological trends.
• Must be committed to the two-year college mission, quality instruction and willing to work evening or weekend hours as needed.
• Must be reliable, conscientious and able to work independently and must be detail oriented and a self-starter.
• Must be willing to receive extensive and ongoing training in the IT field and develop new courses related to current industry trends.

Education & Certifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Security, Cybersecurity or related field or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire.
• Holds relevant IT certifications.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Rhodes State College offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees including: healthcare, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, STRS, OPERS, holidays and sick leave.
Vacation Accrual Job Classification - Faculty 9-months
01
Which of the following best represents your level of completed education. (Education details must be included in your application)

• Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college/university
• Some College
• HS Diploma/GED
• None of the above

Required Question