Workforce Skills Instructor, CISCO

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks an instructor for the CISCO Academy to deliver courses, advise students, and maintain lab facilities.

You will develop syllabi, use innovative teaching methods, and interact with certification bodies to ensure student success and program quality.

Qualifications

• Must have Cisco certification or be willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Associate degree in Computer Networking or related field required.
• 3 years of LAN/WAN/VoIP experience with Cisco routers and switches.

Responsibilities

• Teach CISCO Networking courses at various times and locations as needed.
• Create engaging lessons and develop course syllabi.
• Evaluate student progress and advise on their learning plan.
• Recruit and advise students; manage classrooms and labs.
• Coordinate with certification agencies to ensure program success.

Skills

CISCO knowledge

Communication skills

Course mastery

Leadership & teamwork

Student engagement

Instructional delivery

Academic excellence

Education

Associate degree in Networking

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create anation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, wemodel ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity,equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession oftranscendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident inglobal citizens. We are compassionate with our students,colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities ofexcellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Westway Park Technology Center

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, a satellite center ofLSC-CyFair, is located between Clay and Tanner roads off the SamHouston Tollway. This center will focus on LSC-CyFair's VisualCommunication and Information Technology workforce trainingprograms with certificates and degrees in areas such as Cisco andMicrosoft Networking, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Graphicand Web Design, and 3D animation.

Location address is 5060 Westway Park Boulevard, Houston, TX77041.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provides direction, teaching, and support for CISCO Academy courseobjectives and contributes to the educational environment of theLone Star College and the community. Responsibilities includeteaching and advising students. Primary functions are to plan,maintain, access, and teach courses within the curriculum in amanner that facilitates student success and student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches courses in CISCO Networking at a variety of times andlocations in response to institutional needs, making continuousefforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing andutilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and deliverymethods
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement andapplication of the material
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratorywithin college and departmental guidelines
4. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievementof stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner oftheir progress in the course. Identifies and assesses student whoare in need of additional instruction to successfully complete thecourse objectives
5. Responsible for recruiting and advising students in theirarea
6. Responsible for managing their classrooms and labs, includingassuring lab facilities meet state requirements
7. Responsible for assisting with student job placement
8. Works directly with certification agencies to ensure alignmentand high level of program and student success
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to configure CISCO routers and switches with industrystandard routing protocols, Vlans and spanning tree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Mastery of course content
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications and Outlook
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectivelywith a wide variety of people at various levels
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in theirlearning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods ofstanding; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurringbending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similaractivities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such astypewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, butcommon, physical characteristics and abilities, such as aboveaverage agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out thefunctions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office and/orlaboratory environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at minimum a CISCO certification or be willing toobtain certification within first 6 months of employment
• 3 years of industry experience in LAN/WAN/VoIP utilizing CISCOrouters and switches
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Computer Networking orrelated field

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by yourrelated experience and education. Should you receive an offer ofemployment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in theapplication process will be utilized to calculate your salaryoffer. The information outlined below will provide the Office ofHuman Resources everything needed to determine an accurate startingsalary.

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred inthe Lone Star College job description should be included in theresume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs,professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunitiesand more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.