Title: Computer Information Technology Faculty (Fall 2023)

Pay Rate: Pay will be determined based on assigned rank and experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Department: Business and Computer Technology

Type of Appointment: Full-Time Tenure Track

FLSA Status: Exempt

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Non-supervisory roles: three (3) current or former supervisors

Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references

Job Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to provide college level instruction to students pursuing an Associate Degree in Computer Information Technology.  The successful candidate for this position must be qualified to teach all courses offered in the institution’s Computer Information Technology degrees, certificates, and non-degree community courses that are or may be offered.

65% Teach college courses in the Computer Information Technology discipline. Courses are taught on multiple campuses. Usually at no more than two physical campuses in any given semester.

5% Provide academic advising to Computer Information Technology (CITC) students.

5% Order and track CITC program supplies and other items as required and maintain appropriate inventory(ies).

5% Develop curriculum in the Computer Information Technology and produce appropriate Computer Information Technology accreditation reports.

5% Serve the college and community as appropriate in a faculty member role.

5% Engage in on-going professional development activities especially those related to accreditation of the Computer Information Technology program.

5% Work with approved local organizations and venues to assure that students engage in and lead real-world CITC events as part of their college coursework.

5% Other

Key Result Areas: Continued accreditation of the Computer Information Technology program.

Number of graduates earning Associate of Applied Science or certificates in Computer Information Technology.

A level of teaching, service, and professional development appropriate to the faculty rank.

Job Requirements: Required: Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline (may include many Computer Information Technology degrees as approved by the department dean, with demonstrated competencies in the Computer Information Technology discipline (If hired with a bachelor degree, completing an appropriate Master’s Degree before December 31, 2026 will be a condition of employment).  A Master’s Degree in a CITC field is highly preferred for this position.

A minimum of four years of work experience in the Computer Information Technology industry is required if the applicant holds a Bachelor Degree.  Previous experience is not required if the applicant holds a Master’s Degree.  Teaching at a community college in an ACBSP accredited Computer Information Technology program is highly preferred. 

Special Skills/Application of Knowledge: Familiarity with ACBSP accreditation is expected. Previous experience working in an ACBSP accredited Computer Information Technology program is highly preferred.

Scope of Responsibility: This position requires significant analytical, technical and creative thinking.  Although guided by substantial and readily available policies, procedures, standards and precedents, this position requires the ability to make decisions based on available information and act appropriately. 

Judgment and Decisions: The position requires the ability to place supply orders on a regular basis and to make instant decisions regarding substitute items without approval.  Proposed supplies and tools based on courses being offered would be approved by the supervisor and dean in advance.  Equipment purchases would certainly be reviewed by the dean.

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, manipulate computer equipment and instruments with the hands, operate a variety of equipment, and generally be mobile 100% of the time while on and between campuses.  The position requires the ability to lift equipment or supplies (which could include items weighing up to 25 pounds).

Audible Demands: This position requires the ability to hear.  In an IT environment, this position must be able to hear a student who has injured him/herself and requires immediate medical attention.  The position requires the ability to communicate orally with others in the English language and to understand responses given.   

Visual Demands: This position requires visual acuity.  In an active IT lab with multiple students engaged in different tasks, this position must be able to observe and stop any activity that is potentially dangerous or poses a risk to health and safety. 

All employees are expected to engage in strategic institutional efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion of marginalized students.            

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program, ifenrolled in health plan

• Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b

• Employee Discount program with over 900+companies

• 13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December

• Sick Leave Bank

• Longevity Pay

• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the left to apply.

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