This role will perform instruction-related duties, responsibilities, and program direction in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Colorado Community College System and Colorado Northwestern Community College. A faculty assignment is comprised of two parts, one being at least one-half duties as a teacher, which may include program coordination/development and the other is professional development and service obligations.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
• Plans, designs, and provides 15+ credits per semester (fall, spring, summer), of theoretical, laboratory instructional excellence which reflects an understanding of the program’s philosophy, objectives and curriculum.

• Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives and outcomes related to cybersecurity knowledge and practice.

• Creates a safe space for interaction and students’ participation in class and discuss different opinions on a given topic.

• Develops additional delivery options to increase equitable access to secure coding/cybersecurity learning across more of our concurrent, traditional, non-traditional and non-credit pathways.

• Works collegially with Director, Dean, Staff, and Business Industry partners in promoting and growing the program.

• Teach day, evening, weekend, and/or distance courses in accordance with approved course of study or outline utilizing traditional and alternative methods of instruction (including computer-aided, on-line, distance learning, self-paced, interdisciplinary, etc.) where appropriate.

• Coordinate class structure and organization, prepare course materials, demonstrate and maintain currency in the discipline and in teaching methodology, present instructional material effectively.

• Maintain professional and courteous interaction with students and employees and demonstrate sensitivity to different learning styles.

• Hold regular office hours, encourage student engagement and student achievement, utilize assessment data to facilitate student learning.

• Assist with program and plan development and maintenance, coordinate instructional programs as assigned.

• Review, coordinate, and recommend textbooks and/or class materials. Comply with college procedures pertaining to grading and record keeping.

• Assist in maintaining inventory control of equipment, tools, and supplies required for classes, and in requesting repair and/or replacement for the equipment according to division regulations.

SERVICE:
Service includes fulfilling the mission and goals of the college outside of the classroom. Components may include but are not limited to:

1. Departmental service, including curriculum coordination, management and development, review, updating, revision and evaluation in relation to community needs and recommending changes as appropriate and in collaboration with the program Director and Dean.

2. Conducting advising and outreach activities; assisting with concurrent enrollment; undertaking administrative assignments and committee work in collaboration with the program Director and Dean.

3. Participating in system, college-wide and campus committee work including assisting in recruiting and interviewing potential full-time faculty and part-time instructors.

4. Sponsoring and participating in student activities; and attending college activities and events.

5. Perform administrative tasks to maintain program excellence including but not limited to, scheduling class offerings for each semester, maintain course sequence plans for each degree and certificate offered, college catalog review, and provide catalog revisions as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, or a related major (Education, Mathematics, Engineering) from a fully accredited college. Fifteen (15) semester credit hours teaching experience at the college level.

• Must possess a State of Colorado Vocational Credential in Information Technology or the ability to obtain such a credential prior to the second semester of employment. (Requires 2000 hours within last 7 years of professional industry experience in related IT field (1 year full time equates to approximately 2000 hours). 

• Experience in at least one of the following: curriculum development, instruction, and/or academic advising.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, or a related major (Education, Mathematics, Engineering) from a fully accredited college or university.

• Current industry and vendor certifications (CompTIA: Linux, Microsoft, Oracle: ie. CISSP, A+, NET+, Security+, Cloud+, CCNA and / or MCSE)

• Fifteen (15) semester credit hours teaching experience. Experience with a wide range of students at the community college level or in a comparable setting.

• Proficiency in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.

• Experience teaching with technology, in alternative formats.

• Ability to teach courses with online components and those with comprehensive online delivery.
• The ability to teach a range of Computer related fields (Cyber Security, Networking, Computer

Science / Programming, Game Development, Mobile App Development, Web Development, Computer System Analyst, Database Administration, and /or Applications).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College application for exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado Northwestern Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all students, employees and other designated groups.