Faculty - Computer Information Technology / Networking

Title: Faculty - Computer Information Technology / Networking

Employee Classification: Faculty F/T

Department: Information Systems

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

Teach a wide range of courses in Information Technology programs such as Unix/Linux, Hardware and Software, Cisco Networking Academy including VoIP and firewalls, Microsoft Server, VMware, Cloud, AI, or Cybersecurity classes.
There is a potential to teach a wide range of courses in the Computer and Information Technology Programs, such as Computer Programming (C#, C++, Java, Python, etc.), Database, Scripting, Web Development, Version Control, Computer Literacy, Computer Application (MS Office, Project Management), and Software and Hardware Architecture.
Assists in maintaining instructional equipment, helps develop curriculum, and participates in department and college committees. Industry recognized certifications required to teach some courses. Teaching schedules vary between day, evening, and/or weekends. May assume a departmental leadership role.

What you'll do:

• Full-time Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:
  * Formal course contact teaching hours.
  * Preparation and planning for instructing assigned classes in accordance with
  course objectives.
  * Preparing and correcting examinations and other student work assignments.
  * Scheduling student conferences to review individual student progress.
  * Assistance in student academic advisement.
  * Participation in departmental selection of course texts, instructional equipment,
  library books and non-print resource materials.
  * Participation in departmental development, evaluation and revision of course objectives and outlines, instructional strategies, and systems of evaluation of student learning.
  * Must be willing to maintain certifications and obtain new certifications as are relevant.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

Must be certified and currently active in CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) & CCAI (Certified Cisco Academy Instructor).
Bachelor's degree with a major in subject field and two (2) years of full-time college teaching experience, demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Cisco technologies in roles such as network support or administration, and one (1) year of related full-time work experience.
or
Bachelor's degree with a major in subject field and four (4) years of full-time related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in the subject field or a master's degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject field and related fields. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certificate. Five (5) years of full-time related work experience and prefer Industry certification(s) related to courses assigned.
Community College teaching experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and racial/ethnic backgrounds, as well as diverse abilities/disabilities and sexual preferences.