Summary:
This is an on-call position for an industry professional who will help train students in the IT/Cybersecurity program.
The position would fill in for full-time College instructors when they are on leave.
This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily.
The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.
The position pays between $25 and $40 per hour, depending upon qualifications and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruct students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned lab experiences, and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors
Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities.
Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
As directed by full-time instructors or lesson plan, assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner
Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback.
Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor
With the assistance of full-time instructors, ensure that student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar.
Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State and Federal guidelines.
Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team
With the assistance of full-time instructors, actively ensure program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation
Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable
Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications:
5+ years experience in industry required
Associates Degree or Industry Recognized Certificates
High School diploma or equivalent required
Associates Degree or Industry Recognized Certificates Knowledge and practical experience in A+ Core I and II, Computer Networking, Linux Foundations, Introduction to Scripting, Cybersecurity +, Introduction to Cloud, and Career and Workplace Relations
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Google Suite
Strong communications and presentation skills
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less.
The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer.
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
Employees and potential employees are subject to a criminal background check and drug testing.
This position is exempt under the Fair Standards Labor Act.
While we thank all applicants for applying, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted during the selection process.