Under direct supervision of the Vice President of Academics & Enrollment Services to perform the duties required as instructor of the Computer Operation Systems Networking & Cybersecurity (COSNC) Technology program and to perform related activities as directed. This position will work 37.5 hours a week at TCAT Nashville. This exempt position may occasionally involve responsibilities extending beyond the standard work week to support students, programs, and institutional objectives.
Classification: Exempt – Full-time
Direct supervision received from: TCATN President
Functional supervision received from: TCATN Vice President Academics & Enrollment Services
Office Location(s): 100 White Bridge Pike; Nashville, TN 37209
Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until position is filled.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, résumé and TCAT Nashville application via email, fax, or mail to:
Email: rachel.white@tcatnashville.edu
Fax: 615-425-5582
Tennessee College of Applied Tech - Nashville ATTN: Human Resources
100 White Bridge Road Nashville, TN 37209
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Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency. Vocational or Technical School certification, training, or apprenticeship in Computer Information systems required.
- Three (3) years of successful recent employment experience in the specialty area to be taught beyond the normal learning period/generally 4 years.
- Must possess a complete and thorough knowledge of procedures and methods related to teaching.
- Willingness to remain current in the technological changes of the industry.
- Shall possess skills and knowledge to teach principles and applications of CompTIA +, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ , and other related computer software.
- Possess good character, mature attitude, stable personality, and exhibit evidence of potential ability to instruct.
- Requires initiative and cooperation, i.e., to plan and organize work without close supervision; show initiative and perseverance in satisfying student and community needs; ability and possess a desire to interact with other faculty, staff and students.
- Possess good organizational, mathematical, language, writing, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree preferred.
- Teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
- Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
- Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
- Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
- Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
- Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical condition in classroom and/or shop.
- Maintain student records and reports.
- Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
- Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the school’s general public.
- Participate in recruitment of students.
- Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
- Supervise students that are participating in cooperative education.
- Participate in professional development and growth annually.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and Vice President Academics & Enrollment Service of the school.