Faculty - Information Technology/Cybersecurity

To perform the day-to-day operations of instructional programs on the
assigned campus.
Essential Duties
* Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
* Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and
instructional excellence.

* Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic
communication.

* Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
* Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize
a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.

* Advise students in academic matters.
* Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner.
* Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
* Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean,
Program Coordinator, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.

* Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
* Provide information requested of all faculty.
* Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
* Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
* Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
* Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
* Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
* Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree with academic credentials from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer or Software Engineering, or Computer-based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing), Cyber/Network Security or other closely related field: OR
Bachelor's degree with 18 hours in these disciplines.
Preferred Experience and Training
Master's degree with academic credentials from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer or Software Engineering, or Computer-based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing), Cyber/Network Security or other closely related field: OR
Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines.

Online teaching experience.

College teaching experience..

Three or more years of full-time industry experience in an information technology
related field; OR three or more years of collaborative experience with business and industry.

Professional certification, such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, or CCNP (Security)
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, push and pull.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Degree, License or Certifications
As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty of academic
transfer courses in the discipline.
Special Notes To Applicants
Position offering dependent on funding approval.

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.

Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.

Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Engineering, Computer Technology & Innovation
(ECTI), 902 College Ave, Brenham, TX 77833). Additionally, transcripts may be sent
electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from
a certified agency.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.

A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview.
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College's Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college's course inventory.