Part-Time Faculty - Information Technology

Posting Details

VEVRRA Federal Contractor - Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Requisition Number 2020045F Position Title Part-Time Faculty - Information Technology Salary Range per part-time faculty salary schedule DBM Rating N/A Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 01/12/2021 Campus Bryan Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours
Objective

To perform the day-to-day operations of instructional programs on the
assigned campus.

Essential Duties

• Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and
instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic
communication.
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize
a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advise students in academic matters.
• Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean,
Program Coordinator, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Provide information requested of all faculty.
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree with academic credentials from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer or Software Engineering, or Computer-based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing), Cyber/Network Security or other closely related field

Preferred Experience and Training

Online teaching experience.

College teaching experience..

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines.

Three or more years of full-time industry experience in an information technology
related field; OR three or more years of collaborative experience with business and industry.

Professional certification, such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, or CCNP (Security)

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, push and pull.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Degree, License or Certifications

As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty of academic
transfer courses in the discipline.

Special Notes To Applicants

This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available.

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered
incomplete and may not be reviewed.

Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.

Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Mathematics, Business, Engineering & Technology
( MBET ), PO Box 6030, Bryan, TX 77805). Additionally, transcripts may be sent
electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from
a certified agency.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three
references must be included in resume or CV.

A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected
for interview.

Credentials

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL -X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf

Quick Link http://employment.blinn.edu/postings/8881 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Backelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in information technology, computer information systems, cybersecurity, computer science or other closely related field?
   • Yes, I have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field.
   • No - (disqualifying)
2. * The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require all faculty teaching college-level courses have 'at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field(s) and hold a Master's degree or higher.' If you have a Master's degree or higher, please list the title and course number of each graduate course that may be applied to the 18 hours required in your teaching field. Please list the courses here as well as attach a transcript(s) at the end of this application.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, would you need an H-1B visa or any visa sponsorship? If yes, please give details.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Please describe your teaching philosophy and how you implement it in the classroom. Please copy and paste your teaching philosophy here as well as attach it at the end of this application.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * Please describe your teaching experience including the courses you have taught and their modality (i.e. - online, hybrid, face-to-face, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Please describe your non-teaching industry work experience related to this position.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
7. * Please describe/list other related certifications you hold, such as Microsoft, MySQL, PHP, etc. Be sure to upload appropriate certificates under the Certificates section of the Applicant’s Documents at the end of the application.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
8. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Advertisement (specify in next question below)
   • Blinn employment site
   • Word of Mouth
   • Internet Site (specify in next question below)
   • Indeed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC
   • TACC
   • Other (specify in next question below)
9. * If in the previous question you selected 'Advertisement', 'Internet Site', or 'Other', please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
10. * Are you an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD1300 in the optional documents.
    • Yes
    • No
11. * Are you a veteran’s surviving spouse who has not remarried? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD1300 in the optional documents.
    • Yes
    • No
12. * Are you a veteran? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD214 in the optional documents.
    • Yes
    • No
13. * Are you claiming Veteran's employment preference? (See website for definition: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf)
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1
5. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. License
2. Portfolio/Work Sample
3. Other Document 1
4. Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2
5. DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
6. DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)