Position
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 part-time position is responsible for instruction and related professional duties in our daytime and evening Information Technology classes. Teaching assignments may include web-enhanced, online, or hybrid courses.
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. 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 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.
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 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.
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 at 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).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preferred.
- CompTIA A+ and/or Security+ certification preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:The position is active in nature and requires standing, lecturing and demonstration of processes in a classroom environment. The job also requires some sedentary time when performing administrative program functions.
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.
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, in addition to a per credit stipend based on the high demand tier. 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 to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and 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.
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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.
