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Green River Community College is a two-year public college in Washington state that offers degrees/certificates in academic and professional technical programs, as well as courses in continuing education and developmental education. Located on 186 acres, Green River is committed to maintaining the ecological integrity of the main campus’s forested growth. Students, faculty and staff enjoy this beautiful campus and its safe and peaceful environment. In addition to the main Auburn Campus, Green River has two branch campuses and the Auburn Adult Education Center. Kent Campus, situated in Kent Station, is located amongst a community of trendy shops, a movie theatre and many restaurants. The Enumclaw Campus is located in the historic downtown area of Enumclaw, just blocks from unique stores and eateries.  A core of about 120 full-time and 210 part-time faculty teach day and evening classes. The student population is approximately 9,000—both full-time and part-time students—and represents a growing diversity of ages and ethnic backgrounds.

Information Technology Instructor
Full-time, Tenure Track

Division: Technology Division   

Term: Full-time, Tenure Track

Opening Date:  February 10, 2012

Closing Date:   March 23, 2012


POSITION:

Green River Community College welcomes individuals who have a commitment to teach and the ability to utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.  Given the diversity of our student population, we encourage applications from individuals who can adapt instructional methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests.

 

The Technology Division at Green River Community College is seeking individuals who have knowledge of and interest in, Information Technology education at a community college.  The Division encourages collaboration with colleagues to promote student success.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

 

The successful candidate will teach Information Technology courses at a variety of levels for a wide range of programs in either lecture, lab, or online settings. Primary teaching responsibilities will include:

  • PC Hardware
  • Networking
  • Operating Systems
  • Programming in C#
  • Microsoft Windows Server environment
  • Linux
  • Cisco routing and switching
  • Security
  • and others as technology evolves 

 

In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include student advising, curriculum development, providing program support to adjunct faculty, and participating in other college and division professional activities such as committee work and professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Knowledge of Networking, Microsoft Operating Systems, Active Directory, PC Hardware, Cisco networking equipment, and Security.
  • Three years of relevant work experience during the past 5 years.
  • Excitement for technology, and interest in keeping current with leading-edge technologies appropriate to the program curriculum. 
  • Interest in developing learning outcomes and assessment, developing competency-based courses, and in alternative delivery methods.
  • Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities.
  • Team player - Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with colleagues, students, and staff by leading and following.
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and evidence of ongoing professional development through organizations and activities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the classroom, with students and colleagues.
  • Understanding the mission of the two-year colleges

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
  • Teaching and/or training experience in community college.
  • MCSE certification on Windows Server 2003, or MCITP on Windows Server 2008.
  • Cisco CCNA, A+, Linux+, Network+, Security+, CTT+, or other industry certifications.
  • Knowledge of Databases, Programming, and Web development.
  • Interest in developing applied BA degree program in IT.
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and evidence of ongoing professional development through organizations and activities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the classroom, with students and colleagues.
  • Understanding the mission of the two-year college.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time tenure track position beginning mid-September 2012, continuing with annual nine month contracts. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience and applicable work experience.  GRCC is an agency shop.

Position includes an excellent state benefits package: health and dental plans, option of participating in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) or in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems’ PERS 3 Plan or there may be other options available under limited circumstances, two paid personal days, sick days, and professional leaves.  Other fringe benefits include tuition exemption, a faculty development program, in-service training, faculty excellence awards on-campus fitness center and the ability to participate in voluntary deferred compensation programs, Guaranteed Tuition Program and a flexible spending account (FSA) program. 

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:   To qualify for consideration, please submit the following items (electronic submission only) via email to hr@greenriver.edu by the closing date of March 23, 2012 .

Application materials must include:

  • A cover letter that specifically describes how you meet each of the MINIMUM and the PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Green River Community College application (Word version or PDF version and demographic data form)
  • Demographic Data Form [Your voluntary cooperation is appreciated.]
  • Resume
  • Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Copies of unofficial college transcripts. 
  • Three letters of recommendation, written within the last year, at least 2 of which document your teaching experience    

When sending your application materials electronically, please label each attachment with your name and the document name, then email to hr@greenriver.edu .  Responsibility for submission of required application materials before the deadline rests with the applicant. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Unsolicited materials will not be considered.  The application package and all materials submitted with it, become the property of the College and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings. Original transcripts will be required upon hire.

If you have trouble accessing or emailing the application materials, contact the Office of Human Resources at (253) 288-3320 or hr@greenriver.edu.

All offers of employment are subject to background verification.

Selection Procedure:

A selection committee will screen all applications.  Candidates may be contacted on a conference call.  Selected candidates will be invited for personal interviews at the candidate’s own expense in accordance with State of Washington travel regulations.  Interviewees may be asked to give up to a 20-minute classroom teaching demonstration. Candidates requiring equipment must contact the Office of Human Resources no later than one week prior to the interview date.  The selection committee will recommend finalists to the Vice President.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interviews to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call the Office of Human Resources to request accommodation.

Additional information about Green River Community College at: http://www.greenriver.edu/