Adjunct Faculty: Computer Information Systems

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employees on Aims/}

Job summary

Aims Community College is seeking a faculty member to teach Computer Information Systems courses, including CIS 1018 and related CIS topics, and to engage students with practical networking labs and IT infrastructure concepts.

The role emphasizes delivering distance learning content via the college's LMS and collaborating with the IT department to align curricula with industry standards. Evening or occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with IT emphasis or CS; 2,000 hours industry experience in last seven years
• Bachelor’s degree in computer field; 4,000 hours industry experience in last seven years
• Associate of applied science in computer field; 4,000 hours industry experience in last seven years
• Previous teaching experience in Computer Information Systems
• Ability to coordinate Distance Learning format (Desire to Learn)

Responsibilities

• Teach CIS courses and interact with students to facilitate learning
• Prepare and deliver instruction in CIS topics including networking and IT infrastructure
• Develop and assess curriculum and student learning outcomes
• Travel occasionally as required by the department

Job description

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The college seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Duties

• Local and wide area networking using Microsoft 2008/2012 Server including Active Directory.
• Creating and deploying DHCP, DNS, file and application servers.
• Creating network policy user policy and profiles.
• Basic network scripting using Powershell, batch files and/or VB script.
• Creating and deploying multi‑platform workstations and stand‑alone servers. OS’s to include but not limited to Windows, Linux, and Mac.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and other networking protocols.
• Knowledge on how to analyze, troubleshoot and fix network problems remotely and on‑site.
• Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Access.
• Teach – interact with students to provide opportunities to learn, create conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur.

Minimum Qualifications

• For the following course: CIS 1018 – Master’s degree in business administration with information technology emphasis or master’s degree in computer information systems or computer science or master's degree from the above list including 18 graduate level credit hours in one of the disciplines they will be teaching plus 2,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last seven years OR Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years OR Associate of applied science degree in a computer related field plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years. Experience older than seven years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time.
• For the following courses: CIS 1045, 1075, 2018, 2020, 2040, 2043, 2055, 2067, 2082 – Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, computer information systems, business administration with information or computer systems emphasis, cyber security, or engineering plus 2,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last seven years OR Associate of applied science degree in related area plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years. Experience older than seven years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time.
• For the following course: CIS 1055 – Bachelor’s degree in business, business education, or related business field plus 2,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last seven years OR Associate of applied science degree in business plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years. Experience older than seven years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time.
• Shall hold or qualify for a post‑secondary vocational credential in Computer Information Systems issued by Aims Community College CTE Office.
• Previous teaching experience in Computer Information Systems.
• Ability to coordinate curriculum presented in a Distance Learning format. Currently the college utilizes Desire to Learn Course Management software.
• A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy, including a sincere belief that each individual should be allowed an opportunity to succeed regardless of past experience.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member as exhibited by a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
• A willingness to take classes in teaching methods, curriculum development, assessment, computer applications, or other coursework deemed necessary by the department chair or academic dean.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical awareness of Packet Capturing Tools such as Wireshark, Network Miner, etc.
• Knowledge on how to maintain and administer perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Information Security professional with a strong cyber security background in one or more of the following topic areas: Intrusion Detection and Mitigation, Malware Analysis, Network Defense, Traffic Analysis and OS Security.
• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Benefits for Part‑time Employees

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer benefits
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College.