Workforce Skills Instructor, CISCO

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College in Houston, TX is seeking a Cisco Academy instructor to teach CISCO Networking courses, advise students, and support the educational environment. The role emphasizes engagement, syllabus-driven instruction, and collaboration with certification agencies.

A CISCO certification and associate degree are required, with a commitment to academic excellence and student success. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and the college offers a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have at minimum a CISCO certification or be willing to obtain certification within first 6 months of employment.
• 3 years of industry experience in LAN/WAN/VoIP utilizing CISCO routers and switches
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Computer Networking or related field

Responsibilities

• Teaches CISCO Networking courses at various times and locations to meet institutional needs.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and practical application.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or lab in accordance with guidelines.
• Evaluates students and communicates progress in a timely manner.
• Responsible for recruiting and advising students in their area.
• Manages classrooms and labs to meet state requirements and safety standards.
• Supports student job placement and coordinates with certification agencies.

Skills

Cisco networking

Communication skills

Content mastery

Organizational skills

MS Office applications

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Troubleshooting LAN/WAN

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Networking or related field

Cisco certification (minimum)

Tools

Networking hardware

Job description

Commitment to Mission

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

Cultural Beliefs

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

Qualities of Excellence

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

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

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

Campus Marketing Statement

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

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

LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, a satellite center of LSC-CyFair, is located between Clay and Tanner roads off the Sam Houston Tollway. This center will focus on LSC-CyFair's Visual Communication and Information Technology workforce training programs with certificates and degrees in areas such as Cisco and Microsoft Networking, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Graphic and Web Design, and 3D animation.

Location address is 5060 Westway Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77041.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Job Description

Provides direction, teaching, and support for CISCO Academy course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of the Lone Star College and the community. Responsibilities include teaching and advising students. Primary functions are to plan, maintain, access, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student success and student learning.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches courses in CISCO Networking at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs, making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines
• Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course. Identifies and assesses student who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives
• Responsible for recruiting and advising students in their area
• Responsible for managing their classrooms and labs, including assuring lab facilities meet state requirements
• Responsible for assisting with student job placement
• Works directly with certification agencies to ensure alignment and high level of program and student success
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to configure CISCO routers and switches with industry standard 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 emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people at various levels
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule And Conditions

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

Required Qualifications

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

Salary

Commensurate With Education, Experience And Qualifications.

Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your Resume Should Provide a Complete Picture Of Your Work Experience. The Resume Should Include The Following Information For Each Position Listed

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

Benefits Marketing Statement

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

EEO Statement

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