Networking & Cyber Security Professor - Part-Time

Company: Tacoma Community College
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

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Location





Tacoma WA 98466, WA







Job Type


Part-time Faculty




Department


Academic Affairs







Job Number


19-03-PTF #MON









Who We Are

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream "Leader College," and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

• Reflects the diversity of our community,
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
• Honors the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities,
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations,
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and
• Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC.
  Regional Setting
  For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area:
  
  Adjunct positions at the college are open continuous and reviewed on a quarter by quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.
  
  Position Highlights
  This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the Cybersecurity & Networking Technology program at Tacoma Community College. This position reports directly to the Dean for Health, Business & Professional Services and works closely with the Cybersecurity & Networking Program Chair, faculty and staff.
  Essential Functions
  
  • Prepare and teach courses within the Cyber security & Networking program that may include:
  • Motivate students by providing a positive and supportive environment for growth.
  • Develop and maintain program and course curriculum.
  • Collaborate with program and department team members to expand learning opportunities.
    Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
    • Three years or more of experience providing technical support in a business environment.
    • One or more IT industry certifications such as COMPTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, etc. Preferred Qualifications
      • Experience teaching at a community college.
      • Experience in using online classroom platforms (Canvas, Angel, Blackboard, etc.) as a classroom support and learning tool. Conditions of Employment
        • Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.
          The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate
          • Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
          • Strong skills in developing effective team dynamics and participating in teams.
          • Flexible in the ability to achieve the instructional and general responsibilities of the position.
          • Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
          • Experience using computers as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning.
          • An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
          • Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
          • Ethics, integrity and sound professional judgment..
            Application Process
            Application Materials & Procedures
            Complete application packages must include the following: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration.
          • Tacoma Community College online application.
          • Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
          • Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
            Terms of Employment
            This is a part time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the ( Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation ). A collective bargaining agreement exist and membership in the TCC Federation of Teachers or payment of a service fee and is available anytime upon hire. Evening and off campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.
            
            Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Dr. Davi Kallman, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5157. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
            
            Tacoma Community College
            6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
            
            
            
            

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