Adjunct Faculty: Computer Information Systems

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Based on course content, wages will range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit.

In certain instances, due to low enrollment, faculty payment will be based on part-time per credit pay and pro-rated on a 10% per student basis.

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Duties: 

Should have the knowledge/experience necessary to teach in the following areas:

• Local and wide area networking using Microsoft 2008/2012 Server including Active Directory.

• Creating and deploying DHCP, DNS, file and application servers.

• Creating network policy user policy and profiles.

• Basic network scripting using Powershell, batch files

• and /or VB script.

• Creating and deploying multi-platform workstations and stand-along servers. OS’s to include but not limited to Windows, LINUX, and MAC.

• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and other networking protocols.

• Knowledge on how to analyze, troubleshoot and fix network problems remotely and on-site.

• Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Access.

• Teach – interact with students to provide opportunities to learn, create conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For the following course: CIS 1018:

• Master's degree in business administration with information technology emphasis or master's degree in computer information systems or computer science or master's degree from the above list including 18 graduate level credit hours in one of the disciplines they will be teaching plus 2,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last seven years OR

• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years OR

• Associate of applied science degree in a computer related field plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years. Experience older than seven years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time.

• For the following courses: CIS 1045, 1075, 2018, 2020, 2040, 2043, 2055, 2067, 2082:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, computer information systems, business administration with information or computer systems emphasis, cyber security, or engineering plus 2,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last seven years OR

• Associate of applied science degree in related area plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years. Experience older than seven years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time. 

• For the following course: CIS 1055:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business education, or related business field plus 2,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last seven years OR

• Associate of applied science degree in business plus 4,000 hours of industry experience within the last seven years. Experience older than seven years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time.

• Shall hold or qualify for a post-secondary vocational credential in Computer Information Systems issued by Aims Community College CTE Office. Contact Landon Loyd for the application at landon.loyd@aims.edu.

• Previous teaching experience in Computer Information Systems.

• Ability to coordinate curriculum presented in a Distance Learning format. Currently the college utilizes Desire to Learn Course Management software.

• A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy, including a sincere belief that each individual should be allowed an opportunity to succeed regardless of past experience.

• Ability and willingness to work as team member as exhibited by a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.

• A willingness to take classes in teaching methods, curriculum development, assessment, computer applications, or other coursework deemed necessary by the department chair or academic dean.

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​Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical awareness of Packet Capturing Tools such as Wireshark, Network Miner, etc.

• Knowledge on how to maintain and administer perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

• Information Security professional with a strong cyber security background in one or more of the following topic areas: Intrusion Detection and Mitigation, Malware Analysis, Network Defense, Traffic Analysis and O/S Security.

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Upload these required additional documents" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section.  If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page:https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Faculty:  Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.

All required documents need to be submitted on every application. There is no way for Aims to attach these documents in the process. However, upon hire current Aims Community College Faculty are not required to submit transcripts if official transcripts are already on file.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.  All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

In order to be considered please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.