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Cisco CCNA Instructor - PT Pool

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Position Title Cisco CCNA Instructor - PT Pool
Campus Cranford, Elizabeth & Plainfield
Department Continuing Education
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular
General Description
The Continuing Education Department is seeking a part-time technology instructor to teach the newly revised, three-module Cisco CCNA curriculum. The incumbent/s will be responsible for providing quality instruction to students by ensuring student satisfaction through the classroom or laboratory setting according to the program objectives. This individual must have a strong knowledge of the CISCO CCNA course material, handling of equipment, and be approved as a CISCO Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI). This course is designed to teach CISCO CCNA to prepare entry – mid level participants to gain the competencies needed to be successful in the field and prepare them to pass the new CCNA Exam.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Provide quality and technically relevant instruction, assessment, and feedback in lecture and laboratory. 
• Teaches material from approved curriculum. 
• Maintain daily attendance. 
• Monitor students’ performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives. 
• Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. 
• Assist with course/program evaluation.
Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in the Information Technology or required field 
• Master’s Degree preferred. 
• Must be approved as a CISCO Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI).
Experience
• 5+ years’ in the field with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining operating systems 
• 2+ years’ experience developing technology curriculums 
• 5+ years of instructional experience in teaching and similar field
Competencies and Skills Required
• Excellent communications skills and hands-on experience and expertise. 
• Curiosity 
• Quick Study
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. 
 
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
 
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk. 
 
• Some travel required.
Salary
Additional Information
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. 
 
Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled 
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. 
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes twenty medical plans to choose from including PPO, HMO and HD plans offered by BC/BS and Aetna, three dental plans including two PPOs and one DMO offered by Delta Dental of NJ, and a pension plan with seven investment carriers. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union County College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Continuing Education courses will be held at campus locations in Cranford, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Must be available evenings. Weekend opportunities may occur.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/10/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

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