Faculty, Information Technology

This role involves teaching, instructing, and evaluating student performance across various IT disciplines, including but not limited to computer programming, database programming/administration, gaming and simulation, data communications, information assurance, cybersecurity, and networking. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT education, with a preference for experience in software development and/or game and simulation programming. This position offers an opportunity to engage students in hands-on learning and contribute to the development of a dynamic IT curriculum.

 

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

 

 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Required)
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Preferred) OR
• Enrollment in an approved Master’s degree program, with completion required by the end of the faculty probationary period (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of business, industry, government or nonprofit experience within the field of Information Technology, preference for candidate to have experience in software development and /or game and simulation programming. Other desired experience includes database administration, information assurance and cyber security and/or network and systems administration. Required
• Related College teaching experience in Information Technology. Preferred
• Advanced coursework or experience in the following areas: software development, game and simulation. Required
• Course development and advising experience. Preferred
• Additional professional development. Preferred
• Two (2) years of full-time college teaching experience in Information Technology. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Interdisciplinary approach to education. Required
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, administration, and the public. Required
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
• Sensitivity to the expectations of students, staff, administration, and the public. Required
• Developed organizational skills. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues Required

 

• Instruct and evaluate student performance including, but not limited to computer programming, database programming/administration, gaming and simulation, and/or data communications, information assurance and cyber security and networking.
• Advise, schedule, and maintain accurate records on students.
• Write and update course syllabi; assist with curriculum review, revision, and development.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines.
• Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities.
• Contribute to the betterment of the College through School committee participation.
• Assist with the writing and preparation of grant proposals and with followup activities.
• Assist the Dean, Assistant Dean, and/or Department Head with the development and maintenance of learning assessment plans and documentation.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the betterment of the College through Collegewide committee participation.

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Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Faculty Salary System. As a point of reference, the salary range for new full-time faculty hired in various disciplines throughout the College for the 2024/25 academic year is $60,563 – $78,407.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 

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