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Program Chair of Computer Networking (14691)
ITT Technical Institute is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs. We have more than 95 campuses located in 34 states providing career-focused degree programs of study in fields involving technology to approximately 48,000 students. In 2006, Forbes magazine named our company to its list of the "200 Best Small Companies" and Business Week listed us as one of the "100 Hottest Stocks."
At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business. The Computer Networking Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students by ensuring student satisfaction through the classroom or laboratory setting according to the program objectives. Key Responsibilities - Teaches material from approved curriculum and develops daily lesson plans to include instructional aids.
- Participates in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the school concerning academics, behavior, attendance, etc.
- Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process.
- Completes professional development and in-service activities in accordance with college standards.
- Maintains expertise in subject area and recommends improvements in curriculum design.
- Instructs students in laboratory safety procedures if applicable.
- Performs duties in the Learning Resource Center as assigned.
- When possible, participates in core course academic support programs, certification programs, and student professional associations.
- Manages programs and instructional staff within the school of study at a campus.
- Ensures proper instruction and delivery of curricula, and ensures that the learning environment meets the curricula requirements.
- Communicates performance expectations to instructional staff, monitors performance (including conducting classroom observations), analyzes key performance indicators, provides coaching and feedback, evaluates performance and recommends corrective actions. Facilitates faculty concern resolution.
- Assists Dean in the creation of academic goals and objectives for the campuses' Institutional Effectiveness Plan. Develops and coaches faculty in the achievement of goals and objectives.
- Makes recommendations to the Dean regarding the selection, retention, and assignment/ scheduling of faculty.
- Assists the Dean in determining classroom equipment and instructional staffing needs.
- Manages orientation, training and development of faculty.
- Conducts regular faculty meetings to discuss policies and procedures. Monitors faculty to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Serves as curriculum resource for students and faculty.
- Conducts regular curriculum meetings to inform faculty about new and revised curriculum, courseware, and teaching materials; solicits feedback regarding curriculum.
- Provides feedback regarding curricula to appropriate curriculum committee. May serve as curriculum content contributor and/or reviewer. Participates in advisory committee and advisory board meetings.
- Monitors student grades and attendance to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of educational process. Provides academic and failure advising to students and documents in student information system. Notifies Dean about student behavioral issues. Assists with new student orientation and student concern resolution.
- Coordinates relevant certification programs and student professional associations at the campus.
- Promotes student enrollment growth in assigned school of study by participating in the campuses' re-entry program, implementing retention initiatives, attending campus events, and involvement in community and professional organizations and events.
- Collaborates with Director of Career Services to improve graduate employment outcomes in school of study.
- Maintains teaching assignment as scheduled.
- Completes professional development activities to maintain subject matter expertise in accordance with standards and/or as assigned.
Required Skills- Minimum 3 years applicable experience in system administration, network architecture, GUI, NT, TCP/IP, LINUX, LAN/WAN, or Novell and 15 semester hours in the subject matter area is required.
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
- MCSE, MCP, CNE, CCNA, CCNP, and/or CNA is preferred.
- Evening hours may be required.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills required.
- Ability to utilize different methods and mediums in delivering course material.
- Experience in organizing and writing reports and presentations of a technical nature.
- Proven educational or administrative experience in critical thinking, problem solving and judgment skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the Internet, and management system software.
- Proven track record of project completions, multi-tasking, and the ability to handle a high pressure environment with significant timeline pressures.
- Past history of developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with others and maintaining them overtime.
- Able to obtain and maintain licenses if applicable as required by state or accrediting commissions.
We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), group medical (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a tuition discount program for you and your family members, and employee tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.
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