Summary:

Faculty members are appointed and assigned rank according to established policies and collective bargaining agreements. Specific items such as wages, fringe benefits, and job responsibilities are determined by the College’s collective bargaining agreement with the recognized faculty bargaining unit and institutional practices. 

As professionals in a community college setting, faculty are involved in a variety of instructional and non-instructional activities, which contribute to goals and objectives of a comprehensive two-year institution.  The below description of faculty duties and qualifications clarifies the expectations of this institution and is not considered complete or exclusive.

Overall, the role of a full-time faculty instructor at Reading Area Community College combines teaching, curriculum development, student engagement, and community involvement. The Networking & Cybersecurity Instructor will teach courses in networking, cybersecurity, and related IT fields, preparing students for industry certifications and careers in IT security and infrastructure. The instructor will develop and deliver engaging coursework, integrate hands-on lab experiences, and support student success through mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1.  Prepare and teach courses assigned by the Division Dean.

2.  On the first day of each course, review and post, via the Learning Management System (LMS), a syllabus that provides, at a minimum, the following information:

            a. Expected outcomes and performance objectives.

            b. Grading policy.

            c. Attendance policy - make-up work/tests. 

            d. Schedule of assignments.

            e. Login information for students to access the College’s LMS.

3.   Provide the Division Dean with copies of materials listed in item 2 above.

4.   Maintain office hours in accordance with the Faculty Bargaining Agreement. 

5.   Participate in student advising and registration. 

6.   Assist students in formulating educational and career plans.

7.   Assist students with academic or course problems.

 8.   Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff. 

9.   Maintain accurate and complete course records and comply with all specified reporting dates.

10. Serve on college committees and participate in college governance. 

11. To promote retention, contact students who do not attend class or attend class sporadically.

12. Participate each semester in the evaluation and documentation of the instructional process and work to continually improve student learning outcomes. 

13. Complete program reviews in accordance with the division schedule. 

14. Employ a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to address the diverse learning needs of students. 

15. Attend instructional division, Academic Affairs area and institution-wide meetings.

16. Assist in developing the budget for the division, if applicable.

17. Engage in professional development, advisory boards and other external agencies to stay current in the field and ensure updated curriculum.

18. Notify the Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost of special projects, activities, etc. that may be used in publicizing the class, division, or College.

19. Support the College’s recruitment and retention efforts by upholding the institutional image 

      on and off campus.

20. Stimulate interest in student activities by encouraging student participation.

21. Participate in graduation exercises as required.

22. Ensure all course assignments and course evaluations are linked to the LMS gradebook. 

23. To teach online or hybrid classes, faculty must attend training as offered.

24. Work collaboratively with the Dean and division faculty on initiatives to improve student success rates in division courses.

25. Develop and update curriculum.

26. Perform related duties as assigned.

             Business Division specific responsibilities include:

1. Teach courses in networking, cybersecurity, and related IT disciplines such as cloud computing and system administration.
2. Collaborate with other faculty members and industry stakeholders to create new courses and programs that align with current job market demands.
3. Stay current with industry trends, certifications, and best practices in networking and cybersecurity.
4. Collaborate with colleagues and industry professionals to secure student internship opportunities.
5. Develop and update curriculum to align with industry standards (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, EC-Council, and ISC² certifications).
6. Provide hands-on learning experiences in network configuration, cybersecurity defense, and ethical hacking.
7. Utilize appropriate delivery methods and effectively use assessment information (including formative assessments) to improve instruction.
8. Regularly update course content, incorporating the latest tools, languages, and methodologies to keep the curriculum relevant and engaging. 

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.

Education and/or Experience:
Required: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
2. Industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, CISSP, CEH, or related credentials).
3. Three (3) years of relevant industry experience in networking, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure.

Preferred:

1. Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
2. Teaching or training experience.
3. Community college teaching experience.
4. Online and/or hybrid teaching experience.
5. IT program or course development experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                              

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Communication Skills:                                             

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals, course syllabi and related teaching documents.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, other faculty, administration, board of trustees and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:                                                 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:                                                    

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:                                                       

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software. In addition, they should be able to learn and utilize a variety of education software packages.

Other Skills and Abilities:                                                   

• Excellent classroom management and planning skills.
• Demonstrated teaching and student coaching skills.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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