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Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Systems



Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Systems

Location:
Multiple Campus Locations, (Frisco, McKinney, Plano)
McKinney, Texas, 75071
United States

Since offering its first classes at area high schools in 1985, Collin College has expanded to serve more than 55,000 credit and continuing education students each year. The only public college in the county, the college offers more than 100 degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines. Through its campuses, centers, and programs, Collin County Community College District fulfills community and industry needs and its statutory charge by providing: Academic courses in the arts and sciences to transfer to senior institutions; Programs leading to baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees or certificates, including technical programs, designed to develop marketable skills and promote economic development; Continuing adult education programs for academic, professional, occupational and cultural enhancement; Developmental education and literacy programs designed to improve the basic skills of students; A program of student support services, including counseling and learning resources designed to assist individuals in achieving their educational and career goals; Workforce, economic, and community development initiatives designed to meet local and statewide needs.

We are searching for an experienced Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Systems .

Job Purpose:
Teach assigned workforce courses, including linked courses (credit/non-credit), in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy. Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance in the respective industry. Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate. Establish professional relationships with respective industry partners to enhance student job and career readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Remain current in industry certification, designation, and state license(s) if required.
  • Requests classroom and lab supplies as needed by following college procedures.
  • Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
  • Provide advice and/or assistance to associate faculty in regard to course content and instructional materials.
  • Post and observe a minimum of six office hours per week for purposes of academic advising and student consultation at times which will be most convenient for students. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
  • Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process and as needed to improve program completion and success.
  • Actively participate in discipline, division and college-wide task forces and committees for an average of two hours per week.
  • Attend scheduled discipline, division and college-wide meetings and participate in official graduation ceremonies and department level recognition events.
  • Actively participate in initiatives to maintain college-wide accreditation as well as maintaining standards required for discipline program review, accreditation and/or approval.
  • Work with Library staff in the selection of print and non-print materials in the overall collection development of the Library.
  • Establish annual objectives mutually determined with the division associate dean or director, including personal and professional growth plans.
  • Maintain current knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic or workforce disciplines by engaging in industry networking events, meetings, job site visits, and conferences.
  • Participate in program advisory committee meetings.
  • Contribute to and participate in staff development programs.
  • Participate in community activities and services.
  • Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.
  • Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the division associate dean, dean, or director.


For Lab Courses:

  • Assist in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment and laboratory storage to optimize facility/equipment utilization and safety.
  • Conduct initial troubleshooting measures on equipment and promptly labels and reports all equipment in need of repair. Ensure compliance with warranty requirements as needed and preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
  • Provide adequate safety and security measures to ensure student safety and protection of laboratory equipment.


Required Qualifications:


Associate degree or higher in Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related area from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related non-teaching work experience.

Cisco CCNA or CCNP Certifications, COMPTIA Net+, Security + and A+ Certifications
Knowledge of PC administration concepts and practices. Must be familiar with LAN/WAN administration concepts and practices. Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office environment, Active Directory.

Desired Education, Experience, Certifications:
Associate degree or higher in Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related area from a regionally accredited institution.

Networking / CISCO experience.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. ***

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

ALL applicants (internal and external) applying for faculty positions MUST attach a copy of their qualifying transcripts. Faculty applications that do not have the appropriate transcripts attached will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Please note, our part-time faculty positions are posted based on anticipated need and student enrollment. This position may remain open during the academic year. If the division has a need for additional part-time faculty for a future assignment and you are selected to continue to the next phase of the hiring process, you will be contacted directly by the Associate Dean to schedule an interview.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Employment Type: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation Range: $51.16 - 60.19

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or email employment@collin.edu.

Collin College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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