Temporary Instructor, CIT Networking - Fall 2024 Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0141158)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

*This is a grant-funded non-tenure track position that ends in June 2025.

*This position will be open until filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by April 14,2024. Application review will begin April 15, 2024.

The Temporary Instructor, CIT Networking provides instruction in routing-switching, Microsoft client-server, Linux, and virtualization. We are seeking a temporary instructor to augment our cybersecurity, Linux, and Microsoft teaching pool. We are particularly interested in candidates that can teach entry-level networking, cybersecurity, Linux, and Microsoft courses. This individual will be primarily responsible for teaching courses in a subject matter pertaining to information technology infrastructure and is expected to be actively involved in department leadership.

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching assignments will primarily be courses that prepare students for certification in Linux, Microsoft, and VMWare.

• Teaching assignments may also include entry-level courses in computers, cybersecurity, and networking.

• Assigned courses, days, times, and/or locations may vary from semester to semester.

• Assignments may be any combination of classroom and online modes.

• Assignments may be located on any combination of CSN's several campuses.

• Assignments may be any combination of morning, afternoon, and evening hours.

• Assignments may be any combination of any days of the week including weekends.

• Assignments may be any combination of courses for which the instructor is qualified.

Leadership may include, but not be limited to, any of the following:

• Leader and/or membership in department and college-wide committees.

• Oversee course scheduling and teaching in one or more major subject areas.

• Oversee specialty lab areas and classrooms for one or more major subject areas.

• Collaborate with other CIT faculty in developing courses and selecting textbooks.

• Primary point-of-contact for specialty classroom at any of CSN's major campuses.

• Program management for one or more degrees and/or certificates.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• Commitment to underprepared and underrepresented student populations.

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

• Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the Computing and Information Technology discipline.

• A commitment to establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with students, colleagues, leadership, and staff of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Experience using technology as an instructional aid where appropriate to enhance student learning.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, online teaching, and multiple campus teaching assignments that may vary by semester. Teaching ground classes at a local campus location is mandatory.

• Understanding the role of community college faculty in promoting equity, equality, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Technology or other related business technology or engineering degree OR Bachelor's degree in any field plus: AAS Information Technology or similar degree or industry experience OR Advanced IT technical certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate, Microsoft Associate level certification OR AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related technology, engineering, or business degree. 

• 5 years of teaching experience in higher education or K-12.

• Technology-related certifications such as AWS, Microsoft, Azure, CompTIA Network+, A+, Security+ Cisco certifications earned in the past 5 years.

• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

• Experience in System Administration, and in particular cloud administration.

• Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

• Experience with online quality teaching standards.

• Experience networking with IT industry professionals to maintain a network of employers for students to connect with for advice, internships, and jobs.

• Experience writing grants or obtaining funding for programs aimed to improve student learning outcomes and engagement.

• Ability to provide students with an effective and engaging instructional experience to increase student motivation and retention in the class and program.

Starting Salary Range:

*Position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master's degree the salary range would be $46,691 to $58,364 annually. The entire salary range is up to $71,723 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years' experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes. *

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal).  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

Local Search:

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.