Position
Are you an educational professional who likes to see students succeed as they enter solid, living wage jobs? That’s what Renton Technical College does! This is a great opportunity to see the direct impact on our students who have an interest in entering the field of cloud and computer network technology. As a Cloud Network Technology Adjunct Instructor, you know what it takes to become a cloud practitioner and computer network technician. You bring your passion for cloud services and network architecture to the classroom by teaching classes in LAN and WAN networking, as well as maintenance/repair of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems in physical and cloud-based environments. You also help students prepare for industry certifications, including CCNA, Linux+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner. You demonstrate a commitment to student success through equitable teaching and learning excellence, a vision for creating a progressive Cloud Network Technology program that supports industry needs; and an aptitude for building inclusive relationships with the community. To keep curriculum current, you also work closely with industry partners and the program’s advisory committee to make sure that graduates leave with both the practical and soft skills to thrive in a diverse marketplace. This adjunct position is responsible for 20-40 hours per week of instruction and related professional duties in our daytime Cloud Network Technology program. Teaching assignments may include web-enhanced, online, or hybrid courses. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by the Dean of Workforce.
Renton Technical College provides pathways to personal and career success to anyone ready for a life-changing experience. Our multicultural, multilingual students appreciate the College’s career-ready training that emphasizes hands-on, 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. This position will remain open until it is filled.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level 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.
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
- 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 College’s 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 the Cloud Network Technology program, including classes in basic networking; python; routing and switching; and managing and troubleshooting cloud, on premise, and hybrid cloud environments.
- 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.
- Maintain office hours convenient to students.
- In collaboration with the Information Technology department, ensure that the classroom lab environment is maintained and up to date.
- Assist in the development of cooperative education and internship opportunities for students with varied backgrounds and career goals.
- Actively participate in, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with the program advisory committee and enhance advisory committee representation by developing close ties with the local business community.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
- Serve on department and College governance committees.
- Participate in campus events and student recruitment activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership or participation in institutional programs with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity or related major, Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of two years of recent, successful work experience in the information technology field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Knowledge of Python scripting language.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
- Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
- Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preferred.
- Netacad Certified Instructor for CCNA classes or ability to obtain certifications within 6 months.
- CompTIA A+ and/or Security+ certification preferred.
- AWS Solutions Architecture-Associate certification preferred.
Terms of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
Candidates will be asked to provide documentation of unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1,058 per credit, which includes scheduled class time and final exam days. All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $1,592 per credit, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
Degree Stipend:
Master’s or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu.______________________________________________________________________
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
