The College of the Marshall Islands, a community college located in the warm central Pacific six degrees north of the Equator on Majuro atoll, seeks an Instructor to join in our Business and Information Technology Department as a teacher of Information Technology. This is a full time, continuing position to begin in January 2010.

General Description:
The successful candidate may teach courses in software applications, Introduction to Computer Basics, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint Presentation, Spreadsheet, web design and publishing, information systems and hardware, computer repair and maintenance, Visual Basic Programming, Networking, Advanced computer Studies. There are also opportunities to develop and shape new courses in areas of expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
* Teaching 12 credits per semester
* Designing, implementing and helping with faculty mentoring for professional development.
* Student advising
* Assistance in the implementation of department plans for the attainment of department goals
* Able to help with program review and course outlines
* Involved in out-reach program and community services to the local businesses

Minimum Qualifications:
? Possess a Master's Degree in Information Systems/Information Technology or other closely related Master’s Degree.
? International experience in teaching upper level as well as entry level Information Systems/Information Technology courses in higher education.


Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with:
? Teaching experience that incorporates best practices in the classroom.
? Doctoral degree in the field of Information Systems/Information Technology.

Additional Desirable Characteristics:
- Flexible to changes in assignments within the department.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good work ethnics and work well with the team. (good people skills)
- Has experience teaching outside his/her own culture or has experience teaching in the Pacific Region.
- Industry certifications such as A+, Network+, CCNA or MSCE.


Salary and Benefits Offered at the College of the Marshall Islands:
? Compensation
? US$20,596.00 to $31,707.00. Salary placement is depending upon relevant education, training and experience.
? Salary is supplemented by up to $9,000 in annual housing allowance.
? Benefits
? Two-year initial contract
? Transportation from the point of hire to the Marshall Islands
? shipping reimbursement of between $2,500 and $4,000, depending on the number of accompanying dependents.

Closing date:
We will accept applications for the position until it is filled . Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, a Statement of Teaching Philosophy, CMI employment application (found at the CMI jobs website www.cmi.edu ), unofficial transcripts, a Portfolio on DVD including video teaching demonstration (accessible with Microsoft software) and 3 professional references.
Application instructions:
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to human_resources@cmi.edu