POOL - Adjunct Instructor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology

Adjunct Instructor, Computer Systems Engineering Technology

Category:
Academic/Adjunct

Department:
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Locations:
Springfield, MA

Posted:
Jul 18, 2025

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type: PT No Benefits

Position

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year.

STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students.

With respect we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Resume reviews and interviews for this candidate pool will occur on a quarterly basis. Successful candidates will be placed into the active candidate pool and may be notified when there is an adjunct instructor opening for immediate hire.

Adjunct Instructor positions are part-time, semester-to-semester, non-benefited MCCC/MTA/DCE unit positions.

Instruct CSET lectures and hands on labs for Cisco Networking 1&2, and CompTIA A+. The applicant must be available nights (after 4pm). The hired instructor is expected to have experience in:

• Cisco Networking Technologies (Certification of Cisco CCNA Required)
• CompTIA A+ Computer Technologies (Certification of CompTIA A+ Required)
• Hands-on work with both Cisco and CompTIA related hardware
• Work-force training of students of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and creeds
• Applicant must have an active Cisco Networking Academy instructor certification

Example of duties:

• Conducts classes
• Prepares for instruction
• Assesses student performance
• Provides student assistance by appointment
• Engages in professional development and required trainings; and attends a limited number of faculty meetings
• The instructor is expected to observe safety during the lab and demonstrate understanding of the technicalities involved in Cisco Networking and CompTIA A+ technologies

Associate's degree within the field (Computer Systems Engineering Technology) or higher. Two years or more of college teaching experience, high school teaching experience, or adult education experience. Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills to support interactions with diverse academic and non-academic audiences. A valid certification in CompTIA A+ (required). A valid certification in Cisco CCNA (required). Be a Cisco certified instructor through the Cisco Networking Academy.

STCC will not pay for certification of Cisco instructor certified, the applicant must already be a Cisco certified instructor. Good understanding of educational learning theory, as well as tutoring theory and practice. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. A commitment to working in a culturally diverse, urban community college.

Bachelor's degree or higher. Four or more years of industry related experience. Successful community college teaching experience. Commitment to fostering inclusiveness, equity and diversity within the academic setting. Teaching experience with Early College students or at the High School level. Commitment to the mission of the community college. Experience building and facilitating asynchronous or hybrid courses using a standard learning management system.

Salary: DCE Contract Adjunct Rates

Benefits:
No

Union: DCE

Grant Funded:
No

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:
Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

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