What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech Adjunct (Info Systems & Cyber Cert) position at Neumont College of Computer Science?
As a Neumont instructor you will develop leadership and mentoring skills that will enhance your career. It can be a very rewarding experience as you see students start to understand complex subjects and gain confidence in their abilities.
Neumont College of Computer Science is looking for multiple adjunct faculty members with expertise in the following areas of Computer Science: Information System and/or Cyber Security.
Neumont College of Computer Science is looking for tech individuals with in-industry experience in the following technologies:
- Working knowledge of Bash shell scripting.
- Proficiency with Linux system administration including disk management, NFS, user accounts, permissions, SSH, Ansible, etc., on Rocky, Ubuntu, Kali, Mint, and Alpine.
- Proficiency with DNS configuration and administration on both Linux (BIND) and Windows.
- Working knowledge of Web server administration including SSL/TLS and virtual hosting on Apache, nginx, and IIS.
- Web security focused on the OWASP Top 10.
- Basic understanding of computer hardware design including:
- Components and design of CPU: logic gates, cache, etc.
- BIOS and the boot process
- Memory design: ROM, PROM, EEPROM, RAM, DRAM, SRAM
- Magnetic storage: device data encoding schemes
- Flash storage: NOR, NAND, SLC, MLC, TLC,
- Bus architectures: USB, Thunderbolt,
- Proficient with information system assurance topics including CIA, risk management, access controls, network security, SSH, patch management, change management, account controls, cryptography, and tools including nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, and Autopsy.
- An in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking including: the TCP/IP protocol stack, static and dynamic routing, ARP, DHCP, and DNS.
- Working knowledge of the principles of DevOps and DevOps tools including Git, Jenkins, docker, Zabbix, and Kubernetes.
- A working knowledge of Red Team tactics and tools including Kali Linux, Open-Source Intelligence tools, nmap, Metasploit, and Social Engineering.
- Basic familiarity with IT and security governance frameworks and regulations including: ITIL, COBIT, Nist, ISO 27000, CFAA, HIPPA, GLBA, SOX, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
TIME COMMITMENT:
- In-person courses begin October 1st and are 5 to 10 weeks long, depending on the course.
- We make classes work around full-time work schedules as we offer AM and PM classes.
- Adjuncts may spend up to 10 hours a week outside of class doing grading and familiarizing themselves with the curriculum. This time commitment lessens once they get the hang of teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or higher degree in computer science or a related field AND 4 years of CS related experience (or 8 years of CS related experience without a CS degree)
- Teaching experience preferred, but not required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
LOCATION:
- In-person / down-town Salt Lake City
ADVANTAGES TO BEING A NEUMONT FACULTY MEMBER:
- Improve the lives of students from across the nation through the power of education.
- Opportunity to give back through educating the next generation of tech experts.
- Experience the "light" turn on in your student's eyes as you teach and they experience true understanding.
- Be a part of a computer science institution that focuses on creating software engineers that can DO, not just theorize.
- Develop your teaching/mentoring skills.
Faculty at Neumont College of Computer Science are responsible for educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology, which focuses on active learning and engaging students in the learning environment. Faculty members are also responsible for grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner, mentoring students in groups or individually, evaluating curriculum, adapting coursework and materials as necessary to meet student learning needs, and other activities related to effective instruction.
RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Implement best practices in teaching and project-based learning
- Submit all new teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course
- Work with supervisor to identify areas for personal development and course improvement
- Utilize feedback from mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations to improve teaching
- Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems
- Teach material defined in the course description and syllabus
- Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals
- Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus, course materials, and grades
- Provide a safe learning environment for students
- Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems
- Use effective assessments that measure student learning
- Provide timely and accurate feedback to students assignments, exams, projects, etc.
FAQ
Ive never taught before, am I qualified to teach?
We hire industry professionals and help them learn how to be good teachers. Our project-based curriculum means fewer lectures and more hands-on practice. Instructors must have at least 4 years of industry experience and a bachelors degree in a tech related field. An additional 4 years of outstanding experience and contributions to the field may be substituted for a formal degree.
Do I have to develop the curriculum?
You will use curriculum that has been developed and refined by previous Neumont instructors. We expect that you will share your individual perspective and experiences with the students to supplement the formal curriculum.
Does Neumont offer online courses?
No. Our classes are in-person as it makes for a better teaching/learning experience.
What is the process to get started?
All instructors will go through a formal application process which includes a short teaching demonstration. We will verify your work experience and educational credentials.
NCCS is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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