Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Vincennes, IN Job Type: Faculty Job Number: 202200254 College/Division: Business Division Department: Information Technology (3752) Opening Date: 11/19/2024 Closing Date: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description VU is seeking passionate, student-focused Information Technology faculty to join our academic team! The individual will be responsible for teaching courses within the following degree programs: Networking/Security, Programming, Cyber Security & Information Technology. We aim to provide a positive and energetic work environment for all employees. We offer an environment in which employees are recognized, rewarded, and encouraged to grow personally and professionally. At Vincennes University, you'll have the opportunity to work with great people, tackle big challenges, and make a real impact. All departments work together as part of a team dedicated to student success, and everyone's contribution and ideas are valued and welcome. We empower people to connect, build supportive teams, and do work that is meaningful for them, for our company, and for our students and community. Duties and Responsibilities The Faculty's role involves growing and shaping the workforce of tomorrow. Faculty provide appropriate and effective instruction in courses, coordinating hands-on activities, and overseeing computer lab environments. Monitoring student advancement and generating immersive, captivating course materials are key responsibilities. Leveraging deep expertise in their technological domains, IT instructors translate complex concepts into understandable explanations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal system performance. They frequently produce dynamic training resources, implement validation measures, and equip students with skills spanning Microsoft server administration, Linux technologies, cybersecurity principles, and more. Continual professional development and exploring online instructional platforms are also common aspects of an IT instructor's work. How you will succeed:
- Create a student-centered learning environment that fosters student success through effective classroom facilitation. Ensures program and course outcomes are maintained to meet the required workplace skill levels for graduates. Delivers meaningful and engaging instruction throughout the duration of courses.
- Remain knowledgeable about relevant techniques, technological advancements, and innovations applicable to the program. Incorporates engaging learning activities into courses.
- Advise students in the Information Technology Department, participate in departmental, divisional, and University committee work, Dual Credit, and participate in recruitment and retention activities.
- Active involvement in the Vincennes University assessment process, and familiarity with the NICE/NIST Framework, Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, and ACBSP accreditation requirements.
Required and Preferred Qualifications What we are looking for: Master's in Information Technology/Computer Science Discipline or related area; or MBA with Information Technology focus; or Master's with 18 Grad Hrs in Information Technology/Computer Science Discipline or related area, or Bachelor's in Information Technology/Computer Science or related area, plus a relevant Industry recognized certification or minimum of two years' documented related industry experience or an out of discipline Master's Degree with 5 plus years relevant Industry and a recognized certification. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bonus Points •IT certifications •Past teaching experience At Vincennes University we recognize that our group health insurance is a key component of our total compensation package. Vincennes University uses Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to offer comprehensive health and dental coverage to our full-time employees. In addition to the health and dental coverage, VU provides a Basic Life Policy and Retirement Plan {defined contribution 403(b)} for all full-time employees, as well as a variety of voluntary coverages like optional life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and long-term disability. Vincennes University is also proud to provide our plan members with a Wellness Program and full use of the University Primary Care Center. For more information about our employee benefits,