INSTRUCTOR - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Oklahoma State University
- Okmulgee, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
Req ID: req17702
Position Title: INSTRUCTOR - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Position Type: Faculty
Position Number: 230103
OSU Campus: OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Department: School of Creative & Information Technologies
Location Address:
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 60,000.00 - 65,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule: Variable schedule
Faculty Appt Period: 12 months (trimester)
Job Summary:GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will facilitate learning for a bachelor of technology degree program in the areas of computer networking, cyber security, digital forensics, information assurance and other IT-related disciplines through on-campus and distance-delivery strategies.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain accurate records of students' progress and provide them to administration when appropriate.
- The instructional load, which is 12 credit hours per semester, may consist of day and night classes or distance learning.
- This person will also be expected to maintain regular office hours.
- Develop and update course materials and curriculum in conjunction with the IT faculty, advisory committee representatives, general education faculty and technical program faculty will be an essential job function.
- Assume daily responsibility of housekeeping and maintenance of classrooms and laboratories.
- Willingly provide tours for prospective students, parents and other campus visitors.
- Routinely attend and participate in special events, e.g. graduation, student extra-curricular activities, advisory committee meetings, student move-in day, employee recognition functions, student club activities, field trips, etc.
- Willingly spend the time necessary to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintain up-to-date course outlines, objectives, assignments and tests.
- Serve on appropriate curriculum committees.
- Willingly participate in both unit and institution-wide student persistence efforts.
- Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with industry representatives and partners.
- Design interactive, engaging, technology-enriched and applications-focused student learning experiences.
- Participate fully in the academic assessment of student learning in alignment with the expectations of accreditation and governing entities.
- Willingly assist with the wide array of OSUIT's student recruitment strategies.
- Represent the School and University in appropriate professional and community organizations and related activities.
- Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of the School or OSUIT.
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
- Three years of evidenced industry experience.
- Teaching experience in Higher Education preferred.
- Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
- Computer skills to include electronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated with the position are necessary.
- Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
- Ability to work effectively with and promote diverse populations.
- Superior interpersonal skills-including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
- Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assume responsibility.
- Ability to foster and support innovation and excellence.
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license is required if performing the functions of the position requires the use of a personal or university vehicle.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Travel required.
- Normal classroom physical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.