Information Technology 101 Adjunct Instructor

As an IT 101 Instructor you bring your passion and skills to the classroom by teaching classes that survey the main areas of computer science computer networking and cybersecurity. In your classes students will develop basic computer competency while being exposed to the different areas they will be able to pursue in our three programs. The topics you will teach may include file systems command line interfaces networking cloud computing hardware data representation and organization basic robotics basic programming and problem solving and introductory web development. You demonstrate a commitment to student success through equitable teaching and learning excellence a vision for creating a progressive Information Technology program that supports industry needs; and an aptitude for building inclusive relationships with the community. This parttime position is responsible for instruction and related professional duties in our daytime and evening Information Technology classes.Teaching assignments may include webenhanced online or hybrid courses.

Renton Technical College provides pathways to personal and career success to anyone ready for a lifechanging experience. Our multicultural multilingual students appreciate the Colleges careerready training that emphasizes handson relevant expertise that local employers need. In the next several years we want to improve retention and completion rates and to close achievement gaps especially around degree completion for underserved and underrepresented populations.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise within each department. Deans will evaluate applications periodically and contact candidates as adjunct positions become available. Note that applications may be reviewed at any time while this posting remains active.

Renton Technical College located southeast of Seattle has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professionaltechnical certificate and degree programs offer entry and midlevel training in the areas of allied health trades and industry culinary business technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education English as a second language and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically minoritized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.
• Provide leadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for diverse student populations especially underrepresented and underserved groups.
• Support the Colleges mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens.
• Effectively teach the adopted curricula for Information Technology courses
• Develop and update the curriculum as required by the College to respond to industry trends and to improve equitable student outcomes.
• Design inclusive instructional strategies including classroom small groups and individualized instruction to reach all students and select and evaluate the materials needed to implement these strategies.
• Evaluate student progress towards attaining the learning outcomes including thoughtfully designed individual assignments projects quizzes and standardized tests.
• Maintain and submit student records documentation and program reports including assessment reports.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

• Demonstrated leadership or participation in institutional programs with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation racial ethnic religious linguistic gender age socioeconomic physical and learning abilities and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cloud Technologies Cybersecurity or related major Masters degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years of recent successful work experience in the information technology field.
• Knowledge ofMicrosoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge ofat least one scripting language such as Java HTML Python or C Sharp
• Ability to design learning experiences that are interactive and respectful of cultural differences.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals whose first language is not English.
• Ability to work effectively and engage with adult learners.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of initial employment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records managing multiple tasks and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner while using tact discretion and courtesy.
• Speaker of a language in addition to English is preferred preference for top spoken languages in the RTC service area (Spanish Vietnamese Russian Somali Chinese).
  

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preferred.
• CompTIA A and/or Security certification preferred.