"Assistant Instructor/Assistant Professor - Networking"

Assistant Instructor/Assistant Professor - Networking

Company: University of Central Missouri

Job Location: Warrensburg, 64093

Category: Computer Science

Type: Full-Time

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type: Faculty Full Time

Job Number: 998337

Division: Networking

Description

The School of Industrial Sciences and Technology at the University of Central Missouri invites applications to join our Information Technology/Networking faculty, starting in August 2026. The appointment will be either a non-tenure-track instructor or a tenure-track assistant professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A tenure-track appointment requires a terminal degree, a commitment to instruction, a research agenda, and service.

The successful candidate will teach computer networking and Microsoft Azure courses, work with student organizations, develop curriculum and labs, foster industry connections, recruit and advise students, evaluate course outcomes, and conduct scholarly research (as necessary).

Faculty within the College of Health, Science, & Technology at University of Central Missouri support the university's mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching, advising, collegiality and communication. In addition, faculty provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist, engage, and respond to students, colleagues, departmental, college, and institutional needs.

Examples of Duties

Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.

• Keep current in your discipline.
• Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.
• Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.
• Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.
• Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.
• Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.
• Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.

Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.

• Authoring academic writings.
• Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
• Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.

Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.

• Attending department/college/university meetings
• Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
• Assisting with student recruitment.
• Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.

Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.

• Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).
• Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).
• Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.

Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising).

• Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university.
• Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A Master of Science degree must be in information technology, computer networking, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in the IT industry is preferred.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Industry certifications, such as CCNA or Microsoft server certifications, are a plus
• Cisco instructor credentials or able to be obtained by the hire date
• The resume/Vita should support the candidate's ability to teach CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA courses, Cisco DevOps, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure, and other related courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IT with computer networking and Microsoft Azure Industry experience
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level, advising students, and working with student groups.
• Experience teaching online with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, or other learning management systems.

Supplemental Information

Reviews of applications will begin on March 2, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/vita; 3) names and contact information, including e-mail of three (3) professional references on the faculty profile; and 4) copies of transcripts showing completed degrees. Official transcripts and three letters of reference will be requested prior to finalizing the appointment. The University of Central Missouri requires that all faculty applicants complete the online faculty profile at schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo.

Search Committee Chair Contact Information:

Mr. Shawn Bentley, Chair, Information Technology/Networking Search Committee
Program Coordinator/Associate Instructor, Information Technology Program
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093-5025
E-mail: bentley@ucmo.edu, Phone: (660) 543-8734