Instructor - Information Technologies Job Listing at OSU-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 19455)

Description

Job Summary: 

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the networking and information technology subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Teach a minimum twelve (12) credit hours per semester for laboratory classes or fifteen (15) credit hours for non-laboratory classes or equivalent service. This may include evening instruction.
2. Maintains required certifications.
3. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
4. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures for all courses.
5. Advise and assist students in selecting appropriate academic courses.
6. Post and keep office hours per institutional guidelines.
7. May serve as lead instructor.
8. Implement the institutionally-recommended strategies for retention.
9. Implements the assessment model.
10. Serve on special projects and committees.
11. Assists in the designing/revising of courses and curricula.
12. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
13. Completes all mandatory training and participates in RPT recommended level of professional development each year.
14. Fulfill all faculty requirements as noted in the Faculty Handbook.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be required to be performed in the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or included as a logical assignment related to the position.

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration. Transcripts required upon Hire

Minimum Qualifications:

 Training/Experience:

• Must be qualified to teach and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching networking or information technology courses in an academic setting.
• Minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience.

Education:

Master's degree in computer science, engineering, computer information systems, or management information systems or business/higher education master's degree with documented 18 credit hours of upper division computer or information technology courses and applicable documented related industry IT certifications in networking.
 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in a related field preferred
• Experience in Learning Management Systems such as D2L, Blackboard, or Canvas

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to effectively create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to transform information to knowledge for students; can assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English and prepare complex reports on deadline; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail, internet and learning management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism
• Evidence of a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior

 Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, in an often busy and noisy environment.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment as well as online with significant public contact in person, by telephone, and via email.

 Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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