Resident Faculty FT - Technology Engineering Construction - Cybersecurity

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Position Information

Position Title

Resident Faculty FT - Technology Engineering Construction - Cybersecurity

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Technology, Engineering and Construction

FLSA

Exempt

Union/Non Union

Non Union

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Grade

....

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)

Fixed Term

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

Prince George’s Community College is recruiting for a full-time fixed-term Technology, Engineering and Construction – Cybersecurity faculty position effective Spring 2022. Annual salary paid over ten months, with benefits. If a fixed-term contract is renewed for second-year benefits will continue through the summer months. Persons hired into the role have the potential to count their years as a fixed-term faculty member towards continuing tenure status upon offer. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. Preference will be given to candidates with degrees in composition and rhetoric, as well with expertise in the fields of technical and business writing and with experience teaching at the college level.

Resident Faculty: A termed faculty position, renewable annually in accordance with the contract.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, Web Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or other related computer fields.
2. Minimum one year full-time or equivalent part-time, teaching experience at the college level in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, application development, computer programming, computer science, databases, information technology, networking, computer engineering, engineering.
3. Minimum one year of industry experience in one or more of the following areas: application development, computer programming, computer science, databases, cybersecurity, information technology, networking, computer engineering, engineering.

Criteria

The following criteria will be used to review the applications of those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and to select those who will be invited for an interview. It is expected that candidates may not have expertise in all the criteria. Candidates for teaching positions who are invited for an interview will be asked to demonstrate their teaching effectiveness in a simulated classroom laboratory, or other relevant pedagogical situation, the conditions of which will be determined in advance and shared with all candidates prior to the interview. In addition to the criteria listed below, other information gained from and observations made during the interview process, including the review committee’s assessment of a simulated teaching performance, may be considered in selecting candidates to be recommended for appointment.

1. Extent and relevance of educational preparation to anticipated teaching assignments.
2. Relevance of teaching experience to anticipated teaching assignments in a variety of information technology areas.
3. Relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments. Examples: Curriculum development, interdisciplinary engagement, work with grant funded programs, industry certification.
4. Evidence of quality teaching, including faculty evaluation scores and ratings, teaching awards earned, face-to-face and online courses designed, developed and/or revised, etc.
5. Evidence of knowledge of and experience in employing instructional methods and techniques appropriate to different student learning styles. Examples: Cooperative learning, online teaching, and group projects.
6. Evidence of currency in professional discipline through industry certification, continuing education, professional development and/or scholarly activity.
7. Extent of expertise and/or teaching experience in the following information technology areas:
   
   

• Cybersecurity
• Ethical hacking
• Cisco routing and switching concepts ( CCNA )
• IoT
• Network administration
• Operating systems concepts
• Programming application development (including mobile and gaming)
• Project management
• Systems analysis

8. Extent, currency, and relevance of professional certifications held. Examples: CCNA, CISSP, Net+, Security+, CEH, CASP+, CySA+, etc.
9. Evidence of ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.

Job Requirements

1. Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Unofficial transcripts must accompany applications for teaching positions. Before an applicant can be recommended for hire, he/she must have an unofficial transcript on file with the college. Official transcripts of academic work required upon an offer of employment.
3. Ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written standard English.
4. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a United States citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
5. Ability to teach days, evenings, weekends or online.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PGCC165911/12

Open Date

11/11/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu .

Application Status ; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Which of the following best describes 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
   • Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
   • One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
   • Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • None of the above
2. * Do you have a minimum one year full-time or equivalent part-time, teaching experience at the college level in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, application development, computer programming, computer science, databases, information technology, networking, computer engineering, engineering?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please provide evidence of your ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, Learning Management System, videoconferencing, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Briefly describe your experience in a discipline within the Information and Engineering Technology Department (i.e., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering Technology, and Information Technology).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • HERC
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Personal Referral
   • PGCC Website
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
   • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • The Washington Post
   • Other: Please indicate below
   • Educause
6. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
7. * Please be advised that as required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing identity and that you are a U.S. Citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. It is the college's policy that PGCC does not provide sponsorship for prospective employees. Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Certifications - See Minimum Qualifications for type