Instructor, Computer Information Technology

San Jacinto•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

San Jacinto College is seeking an experienced, hands-on instructor for its Computer Information Technology programs, which cover networking, systems administration, programming, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. The curriculum combines foundational technical knowledge with applied lab work reflecting current industry practice. The instructor should bring practitioner experience in at least one discipline and working familiarity across the other areas, including network infrastructure and protocols, operating systems and server administration, programming fundamentals, security operations and defensive practices, applied machine learning and generative AI tools, and data handling, analysis, and visualization. A commitment to teaching and student success is essential, as is staying current in the field and pursuing ongoing professional development. This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position. Faculty teach courses using delivery methods suited to the teaching area and the needs of students and the College. Physical presence on campus is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline. Relevant fields include Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Network Security, Computer Science, and Data Science.
Three years of full-time work experience in information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or related roles.
Direct professional experience in technology operations, such as network or systems administration, security operations, incident response, risk management, digital forensics, threat analysis, security architecture, artificial intelligence, data pipelines and analytics, or deployment and management of technical systems and applications.
Familiarity with security, privacy, and AI governance frameworks such as NIST CSF, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, CIS Controls, and ISO/IEC 27001.
Industry experience and expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, or related fields.
Ability to engage students.
Proficiency in contemporary teaching methods and technologies.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline. Relevant fields include Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Network Security, Computer Science, and Data Science.
College teaching experience.
Five years of full-time professional experience in information technology, including systems and network administration, security operations, software development, data analytics, or related roles.
One or more current industry certifications relevant to the teaching area, such as CCNA; Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305); CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CCSP; Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102); Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer or Professional Data Engineer; or AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate.

Responsibilities

Stay current with developments in information technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
Uphold high academic and professional standards.
Provide constructive feedback and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
Teach courses at times and locations that meet student needs.
Make oneself accessible through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods.
Evaluate and recommend learning materials that support course objectives.
Develop syllabi and course materials, including hands-on applied lab activities, aligned with state, College, and departmental standards.
Participate in designing and implementing innovative course content and teaching materials covering emerging technologies.
Pursue professional development to maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies.
Reflect on and evaluate teaching practices and program curricula.
Meet or exceed professional, industry, higher education, and state-mandated standards and requirements relevant to the discipline.
Use well-planned, effective teaching methods and materials that support course objectives, accommodate different backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students.
Contribute to College meetings, committees, task forces, and community activities.
Support student recruitment, retention, and academic success.
Help the department maintain program and College accreditation standards.
Participate in College activities for students and student organizations.
Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill, industry partnerships, and the College's mission and values.
Engage in departmental and institutional planning and budgeting processes.
Maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.
Work with the academic department to identify curriculum enhancements based on feedback from students, alumni, and industry partners.
Collaborate with industry experts and academic colleagues to update and enhance program curricula in alignment with industry standards and technological advancements.
Evaluate and adopt educational technologies and methodologies to improve student learning outcomes.
Assist leadership in establishing industry partnerships that provide internships, mentorships, and job placement opportunities.