Instructor, Computer Information Technology

San Jacinto College•Houston, TX

3d•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 practices. The ideal candidate has professional practitioner experience in at least one of these areas and working familiarity across the others, 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. The College also seeks a demonstrated commitment to teaching and student success. Faculty are expected to remain current in this fast-moving field and pursue ongoing professional development. This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position requiring a physical presence on campus. Faculty teach courses using delivery methods suited to the teaching area and the needs of students and the College. The role includes teaching and supporting student learning; maintaining professional and disciplinary competence; contributing to college, departmental, and community service; and collaborating with colleagues and industry experts to strengthen curriculum, educational practices, and student career opportunities. The instructor will help maintain accreditation standards, support student recruitment and success, participate in institutional planning, and help develop industry partnerships that can provide internships, mentorships, and job placement opportunities.

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.
At least 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 pipeline and analytics work, or deploying and managing 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.
Ability to work on campus; the position requires physical presence on campus.

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. Examples include CCNA, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102), Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate.

Responsibilities

Stay current with developments in information technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, and uphold high academic and professional standards.
Provide constructive feedback, respond to student inquiries promptly, teach at times and locations that meet student needs, and provide access through conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods.
Evaluate and recommend learning materials; develop syllabi, course materials, and applied lab activities aligned with state, college, and departmental standards.
Participate in designing and implementing innovative course content and teaching materials covering emerging technologies.
Maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development; reflect on and evaluate teaching practices and program curricula.
Meet or exceed relevant professional, industry, higher education, and state-mandated standards and requirements.
Use effective, thoughtfully planned teaching methods and materials that support course objectives, accommodate students with 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.
Assist the department in maintaining program and college accreditation standards, and 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, and 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 students with internships, mentorships, and job placement opportunities.