Instructor​/Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Office Management

Location: Utqiagvik

REPORTS TO:

Dean of Academic Affairs

LOCATION:

On Campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION: $68,333.10 - $90,325.85/year + Benefits, Exempt, Faculty Position

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are "Unapologetically Iñupiaq." This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Office Management is responsible for managing, facilitating, and overseeing the Information Technology and Office Management Programs, including curriculum development, teaching, assessment, academic advising, and recruiting adjunct instructors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Evaluates and develops new courses and certificates aligned with the Information Technology and Office Management Programs.

* Performs College-level instruction in the appropriate discipline in Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow) and the outlying villages, as required.

* Delivers select courses in the fields of Office Management, Business Management, and Information Technology in multiple modalities (synchronous and asynchronous; via Moodle [LMS], Zoom/Teams, classroom-based, and other formats).

* Develops and innovates new curriculum and engages in program development and/or revision as necessary, in tandem and under guidance from the Dean of Academic Affairs.

* Serves as academic advisor to Informational Technology and Office Management students.

* Evaluates student performance and submits appropriate grades and reports, as required.

* Develops and maintains relevant and current curriculum.

* Completes annual degree and program assessments and data collection necessary to remain compliant with accreditation standards.

* Maintains active communication with program advisory committee(s).

* Participates in professional development, as appropriate.

* Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events, as required.

* Travels occasionally as required for professional development or student recruitment.

* Prepares and maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum.

* Maintains office hours, as required.

* Actively participates on Iḷisaġvik College committees and task forces, activities, curriculum planning, professional development, and assisting in the budgeting of assigned programs, and others.

* Contributes toward the attainment of the goals and mission of the College.

* Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

* Working experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office applications.

* Ability to work independently.

* Ability to teach A+ and Network+ courses.

* Ability teach and/or working knowledge of Cisco Networking Academy and introductory cybersecurity courses.

* Experience with distance delivery, including Moodle or similar LMS and videoconferencing tools.

* Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.

* Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

* Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.

* Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.

* Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.

* Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College's mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Required]:

* Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Technology, or other field applicable to the position.

* Working knowledge and a minimum of two (2)…