Faculty, Networking & Cybersecurity

Faculty, Networking & Cybersecurity

Employer

Davidson County Community College
297 DCCC Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Phone: 336-249-8186

Salary/Grade

$ 37,040 - $ 48,151 annually

Benefits

Full Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Closes: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Target Start Date

Monday, April 3, 2023

Expected Work Hours

Mon-Friday

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Information Technology or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution
  • Ability to design, develop and implement high quality courses
  • Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment
  • Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college
  • Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:
      • Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action
      • Collaborating and facilitating
      • Creating and innovating
      • Anticipating and responding to change
      • Providing vision and leadership
      • Assessment of student learning
      • Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience in a community college or related work experience.
  • Experience teaching information technology and/or computer science classes.

Position Description

 

Be part of something big.

 

Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College. Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff.    The future is here!

The Faculty, Networking & Cybersecurity primary responsibilities include designing and implementing learning strategies for students in the Networking & Cybersecurity Program; developing course syllabi and instructional materials; maintaining instructional records; student recruitment, advisement and retention; developing and evaluating courses, programs and services; participating in College activities and committees; and other duties which support the mission and initiatives of the College. This position reports directly to the Division Chair, Math, Science, Business & Technology.

What you'll do on a typical day

 

 The position includes instruction in the traditional and online learning environments in addition to fostering relationships with business and industry. A full-time faculty position at Davidson-Davie Community College is a nine-month contract.   Faculty employed by the College are responsible for the following: 

 Actively embracing the College mission, vision, and values by:

1.  Promoting the College mission, values, and vision.

2.  Becoming involved in the culture of the College.  That can be expressed in many ways.  Here are just a few examples: through attendance at planning and development sessions, becoming involved with student clubs or organizations, mentoring or advising students and/or newer or adjunct faculty, attendance at student- activity events (such as sports, International Night, etc.). 

3.  Demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and an openness to change.

4.  Embracing innovation, and being open to risk-taking. 

5.  Maintaining professionalism in the DDCC community through an attitude of respect and collegiality.        

6.  Performing assigned tasks that support the mission and initiatives of the College.

7.  Adhering to all College policies and processes. 

 II.   Fostering student success through:

1.  Teaching the course content to align with the course and program level outcomes the assessment measures defined by the School.  

 2.  Fostering the classroom environment in a way that maintains respect for diversity among students, including learning styles, and honors the focus on student learning and equity.  

 3.  Ensuring that teaching strategies include active student engagement, timely and consistent feedback, and accurate up-to-date record keeping (attendance, grades in Moodle, Starfish, midterm, and final grade reporting, etc.).

  4.   Actively participating in completion initiatives. 

 III.   Promoting effective teaching and learning through:

1.  Teaching assigned courses at any and/or all of DDCC’s service locations using the delivery method needed (on-line, hybrid, face-to-face, video-conferencing, etc.).   Teaching times include morning/day, evening, or weekend hours.  

 2.  Maintaining currency in both one’s teaching discipline through reading, workshops, conferences, professional development, membership in relevant professional organizations, etc., and in the issues of higher education. 

 3.    Developing course syllabi and providing appropriate documents for students. 

4.  Exploring, assessing, and implementing appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning outcomes and promote student retention and progression.  

 5.   Understanding and using data-informed decision-making.

 IV.   Demonstrating commitment to a relevant and rigorous curriculum by:

1.   Participating in the evaluation of courses and programs.

2.   Participating in discussions relevant to choosing textbooks and other instructional materials.  

3.  Identifying and providing supporting resources through innovative use of the learning environment and collaboration with support services on campus.  

4.  Obtaining and accurately reporting data needed to assess the College’s efficacy in teaching and learning.  

5.  Engaging collaboratively with colleagues in assessing relevant course and program data, determining how courses and programs can be improved, implementing and evaluating resulting changes.       

 6.  Participate in activities necessary to maintain program approval through DHSR.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Post Contact

Davidson-Davie Community College

336-249-8186 

Fax:  336-249-1933

hr@davidsonccc.edu