Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Information Technology

Department: Computer Information Technology Program

Campus Location: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

This is a 9-month, term contract position. Specific teaching assignments vary from semester to semester by departmental needs. The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester. This will include evening or other non-traditional schedule hours, and may include online, distance, dual-enrollment and off-campus classes.

Job Duties

Teaching

• Teach Computer Information Technology courses; day, night, hybrid and Web offerings as assigned.

• Work with course leads and/or program directors and/or department chairs to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences.

• Utilize the college's learning management system to provide course materials to students.

• Utilize the college's learning management system for providing timely feedback and continuously keeping students aware of their progress in the course.

• Utilize the college's learning management system to establish and communicate clearly defined grading procedures and standards

• Post updated department syllabi in the college's learning management system prior to the first day of class.

• Regularly check email (JSCC and eLearn) and departmental mailbox.

• Respond to emails/messages within 24 hours except on the weekend.

• Use evaluations, professional development and theories and principles of learning to revise and update content, objectives and instructional strategies.

• Use alternative instructional strategies where appropriate.

• Engage in departmental institutional effectiveness activities

• Perform record-keeping responsibilities related to teaching and advising.

• Respond in a timely fashion to all reasonable deadlines.

• Comply with all college and TBR policies and guidelines.

Advising

• Be available to students by maintaining office hours, which are reasonably convenient and posted at the beginning of each term.

• Be knowledgeable of college policies, procedures and assistance available to students.

• Assist advisees with following their desired Computer Information Technology program of study.

• Hold conferences with students as needed.

• Participate in advising and outreach events at the college.

Faculty Service

• Serve on committees and task forces as approved by supervisors.

• Use professional knowledge and skills to contribute to local and professional community activities whenever appropriate.

• Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as scheduled.

• Contribute to the advancement of institutional goals through appropriate individual goals.

• Attend graduation.

Professional Development (Teaching and Discipline/Field)

• Participate in annual professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field of study, with at least 18 graduate hours in Computer Information Technology or Computer Science.
• College level teaching experience.
• Three years working in the Computer Information Technology field
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Cisco CCNA certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in LMS management as well as Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions