Online Adjunct Professor - Information Technology

About the role

BSC is seeking a Part-Time instructor to teach Information Technology courses. Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s degree and must possess the certification: CompTIA A+ Certification. Certification may not be expired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course(s) assigned in Blackboard with required elements by the designated deadline.
• Provide approximately 12-14 hours per week of instruction over the course of five days each week, per course.
• Respond to all outreach (email, text, calls, etc.) from students, supervisors, colleagues, etc. within 48-hours.
• Facilitate discussion with substantive, high-quality posts, higher-order questioning, and supplemental resources, ensuring minimum participation in discussion of at least three days each week (including Weeks 1 & 7.5).
• Respond to 100% of students’ initial posts within the designated weekly timeframe.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, which will be evaluated through informal and formal observations annually.
• Maintain current knowledge of teaching disciplines/fields of study and best practices in distance education through professional development opportunities and provide documentation to B&SC as required.
• Participate in all required live and asynchronous faculty meetings to stay eligible for scheduling in the upcoming sessions.
• Maintain a contemporary skillset in support of active learning and authentic assessment evaluation methodology.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for B&SC – promote the college inside and outside of the work environment.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty as part of an active community in discipline to help identify potential areas of improvement and raise classroom performance.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree.
• CompTIA A+ Certification.
• CompTIA Network+ N10-006 (certification date on or after 2/28/15) OR CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 (certification date on or after 5/1/14).

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree; preferred earned PhD Degree.
• Three (3) years’ experience in education at the college level within the last ten (10) years; instruction in educational theory.
• Expertise in the areas in which they teach.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and ethical practice with emphasis on problem solving, conflict management/ resolution, adaptability, creativity, and sensitivity to diversity.
• Willingness to self-assess, take feedback, and incorporate results into practice.
• Ability to recognize and proactively address areas of opportunity and challenge.
• Documented management experience in an educational setting.
• Proven administrative, evaluative, analytical, strategic thinking and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications.
• Proven ability to function as a member of a team within established college, state, federal, and accrediting/approval agency regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills

• Professionalism.
• Integrity.
• Self-esteem.
• Self-motivation.
• A strong desire to guide students to improve their career prospects.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $1700 - $2000 per course.

Pay

• $1700 - $2000 per course.

Schedule

• Remote (Orchard Park, NY).

Application Process

Please complete an application, and upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, copies of license, and teaching philosophy for consideration.