Associate Instructor COSNC DE - Columbia Central High School

Position Announcement: Computer Operating Systems, Networking and Cybersecurity Instructor – Dual Enrollment

Columbia Central High School

TCAT Pulaski is accepting applications for the full-time, 10-month position of Computer Operating Systems, Networking and Cybersecurity Instructor to be located at Columbia Central High School for Dual Enrollment CTE students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) years of successful experience in information technology & security within the last three (3) years.
• Post-secondary Diploma or equivalent in Information Technology or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Microsoft certifications are preferred.
• A.S. or B.S. Degree preferred.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

• SKILLS
• Possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with high school CTE students as well as faculty, staff, the public, and business/industry representatives.
• Must be willing to learn and use classroom management best practices and individualized instructional techniques.
• Must be willing to remain current in the Information Technology profession.
• Possess a high degree of knowledge with a strong hands-on technical background in network administration, PC hardware, systems analysis, and software.

General duties

• Provide theory and hands-on skills instruction to high school CTE students in areas including, but not limited to, troubleshooting, system architecture and protocols, software applications, hardware assembly and repair, backup strategies, networking and configuring computers, and related peripheral devices.
• Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual CTE students’ performance and progress; maintain appropriate records; prepare and submit timely reports.
• Participate in in-service training, workshops, and other programs for professional growth.
• Participate in student organizations (SkillsUSA, etc.).
• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and clean lab and/or classroom.
• Be responsible for equipment and supplies assigned to the lab and/or classroom.
• Supervise and follow-up on CTE students participating in Work-Based Activities.
• Teach the Work Ethics curriculum.
• Evidence of potential teaching ability.
• Perform other duties as directed and assigned by the administration.

SALARY

In accordance with guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology.

Application submission & review

To be considered for a position at TCAT-Pulaski, you must create an online application on TBR Jobs website. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete Begin and End Dates under your Employment History. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format.

Required documents

Cover Letter

Resume: Educational transcripts and diploma and licenses

Employment documents

Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicant selected.

TCAT Pulaski does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities. TCAT-Pulaski EEO Officer is Christa Williams, Vice President Student Services/Title VI Coordinator, christa.williams@tcatpulaski.edu, 1233 E. College St, Pulaski, TN 38478, 931-424-2404. The TCAT Pulaski policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://www.tcatpulaski.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement. [https://www.tcatpulaski.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement.]

EOE/Title IX/Title VI/ADA Employer: A Tennessee Board of Regents institution