Millersville University Hiring for Temporary, Part-time Information Technology Instructors at Millersville, PA Full Time

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Department:

Management and Marketing

Working Title:

Temporary, Part-time Information Technology Instructors

Classification:

Instructor – 24900

Nature of position:

Temporary, part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Management and Marketing Department at times needs temporary part-time Instructors to fill in for faculty on sabbaticals or leaves.
The Management & Marketing Department is one of the largest at MU, with over 450 students enrolled in our core programs. In addition to Management and Marketing programs, the department offers the B.S. degree in Information Technology with option/path selections: General Degree in Information Technology, and Cybersecurity, with over 60 students enrolled. The INTE program offers minors in Information Technology and Cybersecurity as well.

Modality is either face-to-face classes days/evenings or online. In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.Courses available for teaching in this position include but are not limited to: “Fundamentals of IT”, “Fundamentals of Web Technology”, “IT Project Management”, “IT Risk Management and Security”, “Advanced Computer Networking”, “Cybersecurity”, and “IT Security, Privacy, and Ethics”.

A complete application will include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position and teaching philosophy.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdfRequired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology or closely related field.
• Teaching experience.
• Proficiency, knowledge, and experience in at least one of the course topics available for teaching in this position.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate or “all but dissertation” in Information Technology or closely related field.
• Available to teach in-person courses.

Job Description:

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Teach pertinent course subjects using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery. Prepare course outline and prepare syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses. All course materials must follow departmental requirements. Lead and monitor classroom instruction in a fashion consistent with faculty academic freedom and responsibility. Hold regularly scheduled office hours.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);
CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:
In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:The Management & Marketing Department is one of the largest at MU, with over 450 students enrolled in our core programs. In addition to Management and Marketing programs, the department offers the B.S. degree in Information Technology with option/path selections: General Degree in Information Technology, and Cybersecurity, with over 60 students enrolled. The INTE program offers minors in Information Technology and Cybersecurity as well.

Essential Functions:

• For course taught in an in-person modality, work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• For course taught in an in-person modality, ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).
  • use construction tools safey.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.
  • climb ladders.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.
• For course taught in an in-person modality, must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
  • lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• For course taught in an in-person modality , must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date:

07/16/2023

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition:

https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/10727