Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology (Kirtland Instructional Site)

JOB PURPOSE:Assists with Instruction and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in the classroom, fieldwork, and laboratory settings under the close supervision of a faculty member. Position is subject to all terms of the employment contract. Graduate assistants are responsible for organizing undergraduate events, supervising residence assistants, assisting with check-ins and check-outs for each semester and co-authoring research papers with their professors, among other duties. Graduate assistants will need to periodically lecture classes and administer meetings, requiring a demonstrated history of leadership positions in student societies.This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting professors and departments with various administrative tasks.Organizing undergraduate events.Finding information in libraries.Researching internet sources.Conducting various research experiments and analyzing data.Designing research methodologies or populating literature reviews.Undertaking various fieldwork research.Co-authoring research papers with their professors.Attending seminars and periodically lecturing classes.Assuming the role of teaching assistant and assisting with teaching material.Assisting their professor with grading papers.Conducting building staff meetings.Supervising Residence Assistants and assisting with check-ins and check-outs for each semester.Administering performance evaluations of student staff.Assisting with the management of ceremonies and campus events.Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises students during laboratory work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:M.S. in Information Technology or a related field.Two years teaching experience in field of study.Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.Valid and clean state driver's license.Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions, or transfers of individuals into this position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and Knowledge of field of Knowledge of techniques and practices in Knowledge of University policies and Knowledge of instructional policies and Skilled in operating computers and office Ability to write reports and business Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and Ability to work independently and meet strict Ability to oversee the work of Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both Have excellent auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is typically performed within an office, classroom or Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields may occur.Tight time constraints and multiple demands are Evening and/or weekend work may be Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.