"Assistant Professor, Information Technology"

Position Summary

This faculty position in the Information Technology department is within the Computing Sciences and Information Technology Division. The Faculty member is expected to possess expert level knowledge in the IT discipline. The Faculty member will carry teaching load in a variety of IT areas including: networking, systems administration, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The faculty member is expected to demonstrate competence in mastery of subject matter, professional development, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, participation in college/division/program activities, support college policies and procedures, and contribution to the growth and enhancement of college mission and programs. This position demands a positive team player, with leadership and project management skills.

For certifications listed on your resume, provide verification information (certificates, transcripts, etc.)

Applications that do not include a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a teaching philosophy will not be considered.

This position is on-site in Overland Park, Kansas and starts Fall 2026.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or a combination of degree, industry-related training, and industry experience.
• Preferred curriculum development experience.
• Minimum one year of Information Technology related teaching experience at the post secondary level.
• Previous IT industry work experience.
• Demonstrated positive team work experience with evidence of workload contributions
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated to accomplish tasks within given timeline
• Expert level knowledge in some of the following areas: Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft Azure, Linux (LPIC-1), Cybersecurity (Security+, PenTest+), Cloud Computing, Operating Systems (CompTIA A+)
• Required active status minimum of at least one of the following industry certifications or higher - CCNA, LPIC-1, A+, Security+, Azure, others considered
• Expected to obtain and keep active status in certifications related to assigned courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred teaching experience with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)
• Preferred three years of IT teaching/training experience
• Preferred Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and Teaching philosophy required. For certifications listed on your resume, provide verification information (certificates, transcripts, etc.). *Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Teaching

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Member of the College Community

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