Adjunct Instructor - IS205 Managing Information Systems

Appointments are made on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty are required to successfully complete an online Canvas LMS orientation course before being scheduled, as well as other training if required by the department. This is an on-site blended/hybrid course, students attend class in person 60% of the time and complete the remaining 40% online through Park’s Canvas Learning Management System.  Local applicants only please.
 
A background check and government security clearance will be required to get on base.
 
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Minimum Qualifications

Masters or Ph.D. level degree in the discipline (CS or IS) or in a related discipline (MBA, etc.) from an accredited school AND received graduate credit with a grade of B or better in the course applied to teach, OR one year work experience in subject material of course applied to teach.

The Computer Science department requires that you specifically address how professional experience, or graduate coursework pertains to Core Learning Outcome with your Questionnaire submission.

 
Core Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the skills that a manager of Information Systems requires to successfully lead a team in development and maintenance of an Information System.

• Compare various types of information systems, both traditional and modern.

• Identify the strategic value of creating an information technology infrastructure and collaborative environment in various organizations.

• Explain the impact of information technology on organizations and how to manage various aspects created by implementation of technology. 

Course Description

IS205 Managing Information Systems

This course introduces the student to information systems concepts and the management concerns of information technology. The course focuses on the components, types, and management concerns of information systems which, when combined, support an enterprise. Students will explore the enterprise perspective on controlling the use of information systems and understanding project changes, risk, and quality management.