Job Description

 

Location: Springfield, MA 

Category: Academic/Adjunct 

Posted On: Wed Nov 22 2023 

 

 

Job Description:

Adjunct Instructor positions are part-time, semester-to-semester, non-benefited MCCC/MTA/DCE unit positions.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct CSET lectures and hands on labs for Cisco Networking 1&2, and CompTIA A+.
• The applicant must be available nights (after 4pm).
• The hired instructor is expected to have experience in:
  • Cisco Networking Technologies (Certification of Cisco CCNA Required).
  • CompTIA A+ Computer Technologies (Certification of CompTIA A+ Required).
  • Hands-on work with both Cisco and CompTIA related hardware.
  • Work-force training of students of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and creeds.
  • Applicant must have an active Cisco Networking Academy instructor certification.

Example of Duties:

• Conducts classes.
• Prepares for instruction.
• Assesses student performance.
• Provides student assistance by appointment.
• Engages in professional development and required trainings; and attends a limited number of faculty meetings.
• The instructor is expected to observe safety during the lab and demonstrate understanding of the technicalities involved in Cisco Networking and CompTIA A+ technologies.

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree within the field (Computer Systems Engineering Technology) or higher.
• Two years or more of College teaching experience, high school teaching experience, or adult education experience.
• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills to support interactions with diverse academic and non-academic audiences.
• A valid certification in CompTIA A+ (required).
• A valid certification in Cisco CCNA (required).
• Be a Cisco certified instructor through the Cisco Networking Academy. STCC will not pay for certification of Cisco instructor certified, the applicant must already be a Cisco certified instructor.
• Good understanding of educational learning theory, as well as tutoring theory and practice. ·
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to working in a culturally diverse, urban community college.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Four or more years of industry related experience.
• Successful community college teaching experience.
• Commitment to fostering inclusiveness, equity and diversity within the academic setting.
• Teaching experience with Early College students or at the High School level.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Experience building and facilitating asynchronous or hybrid courses using a standard learning management system.

 

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary: DCE Contract Adjunct Rates
Benefits: No
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

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