IT Instructor / Coordinator IT Programs
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Location : Main Campus - Mattoon, IllinoisJob Type: FacultyJob Number: 202300153Division: Academic ServicesDepartment: BusinessOpening Date: 01/18/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: Lake Land College Faculty AssociationDescription Responsible for teaching information technology classes including but not limited to applicationprogramming, web programming, web design, content management systems, project management, database management, game development and networking courses. Also responsible for the coordination of the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Information Technology-Programming/Web Design/Network Administration. Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. In cooperation with other instructors concerned, prepare or revise guides for courses offered in their division and submit to the Division Chair or appropriate Administrator for review. 2. Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President following course outlines approved by the college. 3. In cooperation with other instructors concerned, prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Division Chair for review. 4. File with the librarian a bibliography of library books to be used in each course. 5. Prepare for the annual budget requests for instructional equipment and materials including maps, books, audio-visual aids, and other supplies and submit these requests to the Division Chair for recommendation. 6. Prepare requests for the purchase of new library books and materials as needed and submit these requests to the Division Chair for review. 7. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the institution. 8. Attend division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty meetings called by the administrative officers. 9. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time. 10. Cooperate in the promotion of extra curricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation. 11. Serve on such committees for the betterment of the college as may be established by the administration and faculty. 12. Assist in registration as needed. 13. Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary, seek additional help from other college services. 14. Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the college and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the college. 15. Conduct oneself in a professional manner. 16. Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences. 17. Advise students assigned by student services. 18. Demonstrate commitment to the teaching/learning process. 19. Focus upon student recruitment, retention, and success. 20. Use a variety of methods and teaching strategies that reflect the different learning styles and needs of students. 21. Show an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and its district. 22. Work as a member of a team. 23. Participate in professional development activities and maintain current perspectives in class presentations. 24. Engage in activities aimed at promoting the Information Technology- Programming/Web Design/Network Administration Programs, Business Division, and Lake Land College to potential and current students. 25. Engage in activities related to the coordination of the Information Technology- Programming/Web Design/Network Administration Programs. 26. Develop, assess, and maintain data for course and program assessment. 27. Other related duties as assigned. Specific Functional Job Requirements Education: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. Master degree preferred.Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in the discipline and a minimum of 2000 hours demonstrable work experience in field.Knowledge: Curriculum development, community college philosophy and populationSkills: Good command of the English language, the ability to use multi-media technologyPersonal: Positive attitude, spirit of cooperation, enthusiastic and open-mindedPhysical: Ability to perform general responsibilities in the classroom, ability to travel within the college districtEMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARYFACULTYFor specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or the faculty contract.)Sick HoursFull-time faculty employees earn 88 hours of sick time per academic year. If a faculty employee works during the summer, an additional 16 hours will be given. Hours are received at the beginning of each academic year. Sick time can be taken in hourly increments.Personal HoursFull-time faculty earn 24 hours of personal time at the beginning of each academic year. For employees who begin in the middle of an academic year, hours will be prorated. Personal time can be used in half-day increments (Forty-hour work week employees may use in hourly increments). Any unused personal time will be transferred to sick leave at the end of the academic year (August 31).Vacation12-Month Contractual Faculty receive 20 days of vacation per academic year.HolidaysLake Land College provides for ten paid holidays: January 1st, Friday Before Easter, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and December 25th.Tuition WaiverLake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.Tuition ReimbursementFull-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.RetirementLake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS).(403)b/457(b) Retirement Savings PlansLake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time. The College offers an Employer Match of up to 3% of your gross salary based on certain criteria. Please refer to Board Policies 05.38 and 05.22 for criteria and guidelines.Life and AD&D InsuranceLake Land College provides full-time faculty employees with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.Voluntary BenefitsLake Land College offers Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance at group rates paid by employees. Flexible Spending AccountFull-time employees can elect through payroll deduction to establish a flexible spending account for qualified medical or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year. These elections are made on a pre-tax basis to save the employee federal and state income taxes. Employees enrolled on a medical flexible spending account can carry over up to $500 from one plan year to the next.Medical InsuranceLake Land College offers two health plan options -a traditional PPO health plan and one High Deductible health plan with a compatible Health Savings Account. Employees can elect coverage for their dependents defined as a spouse, civil union partner, or child under the age of 26. Dependent verification is required. Spouses who are able to obtain insurance through his or her full-time employment are not eligible for the College Insurance. Monthly Rates for January 1, 2024-December 31, 2024SingleEmployee + 1FamilyPlan A (Traditional)$0.00$692.92$918.14Plan B (HDHP)$0.00*$376.43*$581.02** Lake Land College will also contribute to a Health Savings Account on behalf of the employee.Health Savings AccountsA HSA is a tax-favored savings account which allows funds to be accumulated tax-free to pay for current and future qualified healthcare expenses. A HSA account is only available if a HDHP, or Plan B is chosen. Lake Land contributes an amount equal to the difference in premiums between Plan A and Plan B. For 2024, this amount is $299.18/month for single coverage, $316.50/month for employee+1 coverage, and $337.12/month for family coverage.Dental InsuranceLake Land College offers Dental Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost: SingleEmployee + 1FamilyDental Insurance$0.00$16.23$25.66Vision InsuranceLake Land College offers Vision Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost: SingleEmployee + 1FamilyVision Insurance$5.59$10.62$15.51