Adjunct IT Data Technician Instructor

Job Duties

• Deliver classroom, lab, and/or hybrid instruction across DT 1, DT 2, and DT 3 competency levels.
• Teach DT 1 foundational skills, including:
• Basic computer knowledge and safe work practices
• Identification of hardware components
• Minor machine troubleshooting
• Diagnosing and resolving basic hardware and performance issues
• Teach DT 2 intermediate skills, including:
• Component testing and hardware upgrades
• Understanding and analyzing hardware performance issues
• Systematic troubleshooting methods for hardware and software failures
• Introduction to fiber, optics, and light-level testing
• Basic networking concepts and practices
• Teach DT 3 advanced skills, including:
• Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems
• Advanced hardware and system troubleshooting
• More complex hardware and networking configurations
• Instruct in leadership skills (minimum of 8 hours)
• Develop and maintain curriculum, lesson plans, labs, and assessments aligned with industry standards
• Emphasize safe practices, proper tool usage, and ethical handling of technology
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate instructional and compliance records
• Support student retention, completion, and workforce readiness
• Collaborate with program leadership, IT staff, and industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance
• Participate in program review, accreditation, grant reporting, and continuous improvement activities
• Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision and values

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Relevant industry and/or instructional experience; level of experience may determine compensation or teaching scope
• Teaching experience in higher education, workforce training, or adult education preferred
• Strong research and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
• Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance

Physical Demands

• Normal Office Light work (lift 10 lbs.)
• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time
• Use of hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Free access to our brand-new Wellness Center and fitness classes, our employee assistance program & free parking