Assistant Professor, Information Technology

Position Summary :

This faculty position in the Information Technology-Networking department is within the Computing Sciences and Information Technology Division.

The Faculty member is expected to possess expert level knowledge in the IT discipline. The Faculty member will carry teaching load in a variety of IT areas including : networking, systems administration, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

The faculty member is expected to demonstrate competence in mastery of subject matter, professional development, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, participation in college / division / program activities, support college policies and procedures, and contribution to the growth and enhancement of college mission and programs.

This position demands a positive team player, with leadership and project management skills.

This position is on-site in Overland Park, Kansas and starts Fall 2024.

Required Qualifications :

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated to accomplish tasks within given timeline
• Expert level knowledge in some of the following areas : Cisco networking (CCNA), Microsoft Azure (Microsoft Azure Administrator), Linux (LPIC-1), Cybersecurity (Security+), Cloud Computing, Scripting (Python).
• Required active status minimum of at least one of the following industry certifications or higher - CCNA, LPIC-1, A+, Security+, Azure, others considered
• Expected to obtain and keep active status in certifications related to assigned courses
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Networking, or related field with minimum 18 credit hours in IT upper level coursework
• Preferred curriculum development experience
• Minimum one year of IT teaching / training experience
• Previous IT industry work experience
• Demonstrated positive team work experience with evidence of workload contributions

Preferred Qualifications :

• Teaching experience with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)
• Three years of IT teaching / training experience
• Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details : Job duties include but are not limited to :

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.