Job Details
Instructor (Part-time), Professional Certificate Programs, CompTIA A+
Job ID: 299052
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides quality and technically relevant CompTIA A+ instruction to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and 2) certification.
- Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes:
- Installing and configuring PC system unit components and peripheral devices
- Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting displays, multimedia devices, storage devices, and internal system components
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems
- Explaining network infrastructure, configuring network connection settings and managing users, workstations, and shared resources
- Comparing and contrasting client-side virtualization and server-side virtualization
- Implementing physical security to protect equipment from theft and tampering and securing workstations and data
- Troubleshooting workstation security issues and supporting and troubleshooting laptops, and mobile and print devices
- Assess and record grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
Job Summary
Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the assigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum
- Teaches students learning strategies
- Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
- Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes as addressed in the program’s addendum
- Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
- Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management
- Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events
- Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
- Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores
- Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues
- Records attendance in learning management system
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
CompTIA A+ certification
Required Experience
Five (5) years of work experience in hardware/operating system maintenance (PC)
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications such as Prosci®, ACMP, CCMP, PMP, Agile, or ITIL aligned with organizational change and project delivery best practices.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Able to help prepare students pursue the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and 2) certification through hands-on exercise and lecture
Prior teaching experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class
Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations
Do not release class early
Do not leave class unattended
Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
KNOWLEDGE
Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
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