The Center for Professional Education, the primary outreach function of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is seeking qualified instructors to train ITF+, A+, Net+, and Sec+. Other certs will likely be added to the portfolio in time. Our intent is to have several instructors available as a cadre that we can draw on from time to time, based on need and availability.
These programs are not currently planned as a part of our academic degree program - but will be offered as non-credit/open-enrollment. Format for delivery can be virtual (Zoom) or in-person if candidates are within easy driving distance of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Programs will be taught using Certmaster Learn and associated support products.
UTC has been successful in getting ITF+ and A+ approved for Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WIOA) funding through our local Workforce Investment Board. Our intent is to leverage these certifications as a career attainment programs for participants seeking to enter the IT workforce. Under this effort, we have already begun to identify potential employers to pair training participants with for potential employment pathways. To this end, we will place heavy emphasis on selecting instructors who work in the IT field and can provide coaching for career success as part of their instructional methodology. Prior experience teaching adult learners, of varying educational backgrounds, socio-economic status, and diversity will be a key consideration. A key driver in our programming will be to elevate minority and gender diversity in the IT field.
Future plans include the creation of certificate programs that may included bundling CompTIA certifications together to create specialized pathways for interested individuals. As valuable Subject Matter Experts, we would draw heavily on the wisdom of our instructional team to provide insight and inform this process.
UTC also intends to submit these programs for approval under the Army Credentialing Assistance program - of which UTC is already an approved provider. Applicants with current/prior military experience would be an asset to this further this effort.
These positions are not regular, full-time faculty/staff positions at UTC. Employment in a trainer/facilitator role is as needed and continued based on need and performance. Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and a resume, documenting desired certifications. A select group of applicants will be invited to deliver an instructor demo in front of peers and stakeholders for evaluation.
Estimated compensation: $85 - $100/ hour depending on experience and qualifications. Please see attached PDF for more information. Please contact [email protected].
