Part-Time Instructor – CompTIA A+ Certification; V15 Core 1 and V15 Core

Part-Time Instructor – CompTIA A+ Certification (V15 Core 1 and V15 Core
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The Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department seeks a part-time instructor for our CompTIA A+ Certification program. We are looking for an engaging, tech-savvy professional to teach adult learners, entrepreneurs, career changers, and job seekers through a blend of in-person sessions and on-demand online modules. You will facilitate learning, monitor progress, and prepare students to pass both the official CompTIA A+ V15 Core 1 and V15 Core 2 exams.

The course covers the practical operational functionality, troubleshooting procedures, and configuration setups tested on the exams; theoretical computer science mathematics or abstract engineering principles are not part of the curriculum. Under Core 1, the curriculum focuses on mobile devices, networking technology, hardware components, virtualization, cloud computing, and network troubleshooting. Core 2 topics expand into installing and configuring operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS), expanded security parameters, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.

Additionally, the curriculum guides students through standard help desk ticket resolution, malware remediation, and security script basics.

• Provide CompTIA A+ instruction to students utilizing the established curriculum provided by UCNJ Union College, of Union County, NJ for both the Core 1 and Core 2 Certification Programs.

• Teach material strictly from the approved curriculum, following predefined course outlines and delivering a clear, comprehensive syllabus focused solely on hardware/software functionality and troubleshooting workflows.

• Conduct lectures and practical training explicitly aligned with navigating command-line interfaces, physical hardware assemblies, and passing the official CompTIA A+ certification exams.

• Provide quality, technically relevant instruction, assessment, and feedback in both lecture and laboratory settings, utilizing real-world simulations, hands-on exercise labs, and project workbooks.

• Instruct or co-instruct courses for non-credit programs across traditional lecture, hybrid, and fully online formats, with the ability to teach remote live and support asynchronous on-demand modules.

• Monitor student performance on targeted pre-and post-assessments, motivate active participation, and provide constructive feedback to ensure course standards and technical fluency objectives are met.

• Guide students through core and advanced IT workflows, moving seamlessly from basic computer component assembly to advanced network configuration, malware removal, and security policy management.

• Maintain meticulous and compliant institutional records, including daily attendance tracking, midterm reporting, and final grade entries.

• Assist with ongoing course and program evaluations to ensure the curriculum continuously prepares students for the official testing windows.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or advanced certification from a four-year college or university in the relevant industry/discipline is required.

• Official, current CompTIA A+ Certification (covering both Core 1 and Core 2 domains) preferred.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of three (3) or more years of formal teaching experience, preferably instructing adult learners in vocational or non-credit continuing education environments.

• A minimum of five (5) years of practical, hands-on experience in desktop support, network administration, systems troubleshooting, or corporate help desk engineering roles.

• Advanced, demonstrable technical proficiency in PC hardware customization, network router configuration, enterprise malware removal tools, and navigating active directory environments.

• Proven track record in adult education, workforce development, corporate training, or vocational instruction.

• Official, active CompTIA A+ certification is required. Higher-level certifications (such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA) are highly preferred.

• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex networking topologies, Command Prompt syntax,…