Computer Information Technology Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Ashland, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Community and Technical College is hiring a full-time Computer Information Technology Instructor in Academic Affairs. The position is based on campus at Ashland CTC Technology Drive and is a ten-month term contract with 37.5 standard hours. The instructor teaches approximately 15 credit hours per semester through face-to-face and online instruction, maintains weekly campus office hours, and contributes to college committees and program operations. The role also includes student support and advising, facilitating graduation applications, supporting program outreach and promotion, and maintaining current knowledge of the field. Faculty are expected to work collaboratively, adapt teaching to varied student learning needs, and participate in continuous improvement. Teaching assignments may be scheduled at different times and locations to serve students, including high school dual-credit and prison education program students.

The minimum qualification is a master’s degree in computer science or a related field. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and four years of relevant field experience may also be considered if they are willing to pursue a master’s degree. The posting prefers at least two years of teaching experience, familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technology, and experience in network security, cybersecurity, or AWS. A willingness to obtain AWS Practitioner and Architect certifications within one year is also preferred. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in computer science and four years of relevant work experience may be considered, provided the applicant is willing to pursue a master’s degree.
• Present current discipline knowledge and teach effectively.
• Respect students’ varied learning needs and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Willingness to collaborate with peers and participate in continuous improvement.
• Willingness to teach at times, locations, and modalities that meet student needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of teaching experience in face-to-face and/or online modalities.
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technology.
• Experience with network security, cybersecurity, or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Willingness to obtain AWS Practitioner and Architect certifications within one year.
• 18 graduate credit hours in the associated discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 15 credit hours per semester.
• Teach face-to-face and online.
• Maintain weekly office hours on campus.
• Participate in college or system committees.
• Support academic program management and compliance with college accreditation requirements.
• Provide student support and advising, and facilitate the student graduation application process.
• Support CIT program outreach and promotion.
• Maintain a current understanding of the field.
• Collaborate with peers in support of the college’s mission.
• Adapt teaching methods to address students’ varied learning needs and learning styles.
• Participate in the college’s continuous improvement process.
• Teach at times, locations, and in modalities that meet student needs, including high school dual-credit and prison education program students.

Benefits

• Health care, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family.
• Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match when the employee contributes 5%.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Work-life balance.
• 9.5 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of institutional closing pay in the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level