SUMMARY: Career-Technical Instructors have the responsibility to prepare students to meet entry-level knowledge and skill requirements in their specialty areas. The Career-Technical Instructors report to the Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches students the occupational competencies necessary for employment.
Prepares course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
Prepares detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.
Recommends changes in the total curriculum in order to maintain an up-to-date program.
Develops and maintains the progress of each student in the program.
Teaches related subject matter.
Supervises laboratory experience.
Develops a schedule of courses for each semester.
Reviews and selects instructional materials such as textbooks and audio-visual materials.
Completes requests for supplies and other instructional materials on a timely basis.
Completes enrollment and follow-up reports.
Assists in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment.
Recommends new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
Maintains proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
Keeps equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing an effective preventive maintenance system.
Maintains an active craft committee that meets twice a year.
Visits industry for the purpose of developing a good rapport with potential employees.
Takes an active role in the advisement and counseling of students.
Helps students find employment in an occupation related to training.
Fulfills the requirements of career license certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
Serves on various faculty committees.
Attends faculty meetings and workshops.
Performs assigned duties on orientation days scheduled during summer months.

Minimum Job Requirements

Associate's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
Three (3) of work experience in the IT field.
Current CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications or ability to earn the certifications within 12 months of employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems, Linux, Cisco routers and switches, virtualization technologies, programming/database/SQL, wireless implementation, Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Prefered Job Requirements

BS Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
Five (5) years of work experience in the IT field.
Current CompTIA, A+ and Security+ certifications
Previous teaching experience.

Environment And Demands

The work environment is an office setting with moderate noise.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Announcement Closing Information

This job announcement is scheduled to close on 07/01/2024.
It may close at any time if it is still open after the date listed above.
Please complete your application with this information in mind.

Documents Needed To Apply

Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcript(s)
Three (3) Reference Letters

Contact Information

Please direct questions concerning this job announcement to:
Sharolyn Magee Dean of Career and Technical Education P.O. Box 649 Wesson, MS 39191 601-643-8323 sharolyn.magee@colin.edu

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