Computer Information Systems Instructor

Overview

The Computer Information Systems Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. They will provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. The instructor will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Personnel Handbook.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

Salary Schedule D1, Group A

Salary Range $46,590 - $94,363 (9 months, Exempt)

Summer employment may be available from $14,384-$29,184

Annual Salary Range - $60,974 - $123,547

Salary step placement is based on education and experience per Drake State practice for awarding salary step credit.

Work Hours
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Classes are taught day, evening, and weekends on the Huntsville campus. In addition, multiple forms of distance education are offered.

• Provide quality instruction in the area of college level Computer Information Systems, as assigned, in traditional, hybrid or online delivery formats.
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.
• Seek continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, and resources.
• Participate fully in the institutional planning process and assist in carrying out the overall instructional mission of the College.
• Report to work regularly and on time.
• Prepare and grade assignments, projects, and examinations as required.
• Update the LMS with grades, assignments, and Drop Out Detective in a timely manner.
• Provide support services to students (tutoring, mentoring, academic advising, accommodations, etc.) as needed.
• Provide a flexible schedule to meet the needs of all stakeholders.
• Assist in registration and pre-registration activities as needed.
• Maintain an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
• Serve on college committees and teams when requested.
• Teach at varied times, locations, formats based on student demand, day, evening or weekend, including dual enrollment, traditional classroom, hybrid, or online.
• Submit required reports to the Division Chair, Associate Dean of Instruction, or Dean of Instruction.
• Inform students of educational and occupational opportunities.
• Provide a proper instructional environment and maintain good human relations in the classroom and online so that learning is effective, engaging, and promotes student success.
• Participate in faculty and professional organizations.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and outreach activities as needed.
• Recommend library books and other instructional materials.
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts.
• Attend all faculty meetings, College assemblies, professional development, orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean of Instruction, or Division Chair.
• Remain actively involved in the co-curricular activities of the College.
• Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chair, Associate Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction, and/or the President.
• Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management.

• Minimum of an earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, IT Management or equivalent industry experience for the required degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time teaching experience or three (3) years of industry related work in computer science, computer information systems, cybersecurity, systems engineering technology, management information systems or related areas or equivalent industry experience for the required degree.
• CISCO CCNA certification or the necessary preparation to obtain certifications within twelve (12) months of assumption of teaching duties.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to project a professional and congenial demeanor.