Part-Time Faculty Cloud Computing and Networking Technology Instructor

Montgomery College - Maryland, LA

Part-time - Entry Level

Maryland, LA

Educational Services

About the position

Montgomery College, Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and Germantown, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Cloud Computing and Networking Technology Instructor. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as 'TBA' does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion. During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year. During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of introductory and advance courses including, but not limited to: NWIT 101 - Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT), NWIT 105 - Introduction to Cloud Computing, NWIT 127 - Microcomputer Essentials, NWIT 151 - Introduction to Networking, NWIT 170 - Network and Cloud Infrastructure, CMSC 253 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration, NWIT 200 - Microsoft Modern Desktops, NWIT 208 - Cloud Architecting, NWIT 209 - Cloud Administration, NWIT 204 - Network Virtualization and System Administrator, NWIT 264 - Network and Cloud Forensics.
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description, the master course syllabi, and the stipulations of the College.
• Be available for student consultation.
• Participate, when possible, in departmental meetings.
• Hold every scheduled class, including the final examination, the full scheduled number of minutes during the scheduled time in the scheduled location.
• Maintain standards of teaching consistent with the standards of the department and the College.
• Submit a copy of the syllabi, along with the course materials, to the department.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time.
• Return final exams to the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields.
• One year of teaching experience as an instructor in higher education institutions or professional training facility/department.
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (such as Python) and/or a scripting language (such as PowerShell).
• Knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, cloud computing and networking.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years of teaching experience as an instructor, assistant professor or higher at a college or university.
• Professional experience in Cloud Computing or related field.
• Current cloud industrial certification such as CompTIA Cloud+ or compatible one from major cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google, IBM or Oracle.
• Experience in teaching Windows Servers, Unix/Linux, Python, PowerShell, cloud computing and networking courses.
• Knowledge of Internet of Things (IoT), virtualization and digital forensics.
• Two (2) or more years of full-time work experience in the IT field.

Benefits

• Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).
• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.