Program Chair and Faculty, Computer Networking and Cybersecurity

Responsibilities

• Recruit, evaluate, retain, mentor, and engage faculty to ensure there are sufficient and qualified instructors for all courses falling under the scope of both programs.
• Routinely assess faculty performance and provide guidance and plans for improvement.
• Develop and execute faculty development programs, including onboarding for new faculty.
• Hold regular meetings with faculty to review relevant policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Develop and foster a vision for the growth and improvement of both programs in order to adapt to the needs of the industry and achieve their stated goals.
• Maintain, modify, and improve the overall program design, including curriculum, lesson plans, syllabi, textbooks, labs, projects, and learning resources.
• Develop learning outcomes and methods for assessing the effectiveness of each course in the programs.
• Conduct program evaluations and routinely develop and execute plans to address areas for improvement.
• Report on each program's performance measures and the statuses of active improvement projects.
• Promote both programs through collaboration with administration to ensure there are sufficient and qualified student cohorts.
• Support the regular upkeep of classrooms and lab spaces used by both programs.
• Lead the programs' internal and external accreditation and assessment requirements.
• Host Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings as required.
• Manage course scheduling and faculty assignments each term.
• Instruct courses as needed through effective teaching strategies that promote student engagement and motivation.
• Develop lesson plans and assessments appropriate to the learning objectives of instructed courses.
• Engage in corrective action to address student, faculty, and staff concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a closely related field; Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in networking, cybersecurity, or a related IT discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CCNA are strongly preferred.
• Teaching experience at an accredited college or university is highly preferred, but not required.
• Leadership capabilities with the ability to problem solve, facilitate meetings, maintain flexibility, and see projects through to completion.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and manage projects effectively.
• Ability to work independently.

Work Schedule

This is a salaried position available in a 40-hour per week or 30-hour per week configuration. The 40-hour schedule requires a minimum of 32 on-site hours per week; the 30-hour schedule requires a minimum of 24 on-site hours per week. The 30-hour configuration carries a reduced program chair scope, which will be discussed during the hiring process. SCIT courses are offered in the evenings, typically beginning at 5:00 PM and running through 9:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Some courses are delivered in-person and others online. The candidate must be available for in-person instruction and on-site responsibilities based on course schedules and institutional needs.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours per calendar year.
• Paid Vacation: 40 hours in the first year; 80 hours annually from the second year onward, accrued each term.
• Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Health Insurance: PPO and HMO plan options with a portion of monthly premiums ($400/month) covered by SCIT.
• 401(k): Eligible to participate after one year of employment and 1,000 hours of service.