Cloud Computing & Automation Instructional Specialist

Cloud Computing & Automation Instructional Specialist

Position 26-034

WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV, with a branch in Ripley, WV, and Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees.

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

05/27/2026 and will remain active until filled with a preference given to applications that are received by 06/26/2026.

Summer Semester – July 2026

Exempt, 12- month appointment, full time regular, grant funded, benefits eligible position.

Innovation and Technology Center – 1961 Innovation Drive, Vienna WV 26105

Variable. Full time is considered 37.50 hours a week.

Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

• This appointment will include a 21-credit hour teaching load per semester in cloud computing, automation and related technologies.
• Other college level courses may also be assigned depending on the selected candidate’s credentials.
• Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, hybrid and/or totally on-line instruction.
• In addition, duties will include academic advising, committee service, program and course-level assessment, program support, effective use of learning management systems, student recruitment/retention and professional development.
• Use of learning management systems and demonstrated effective use of technology is a condition of continued employment beyond the first year.
• WVU Parkersburg values creativity, individuality, and innovation, and expects the selected candidate to actively participate in the college community.

• A bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a closely related field, from a recognized, regionally accredited college or university OR
• An associate’s degree and a combination of advanced industry experience and credentials sufficient to meet accrediting and institutional requirements.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with one or more major cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with automation and infrastructure management, including:
  • Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM templates)
  • Scripting and automation tools (e.g. Python, Power Shell, Bash)
• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of cloud networking, security fundamentals, and identity/access management.
• Demonstrated use of advanced technology systems such as learning management systems or similar technologies.
• Current industry certifications, preferred, such as:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Practitioner, or Sys Ops Administrator
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect
  • CompTIA Cloud+, Linux+, or Security+
• Industry experience in cloud architecture, cloud operations, Dev Ops, or systems automation preferred.
• Demonstrated use of advanced technology systems such as learning management systems or similar technologies.
• Understanding and application of assessment practices is strongly preferred.
• Successful college-level teaching experience is preferred,as well as…