Computer Information Systems, IT Project Management & Technical Foundations
Instructional Philosophy & Overview
Dedicated higher education instructor with extensive experience in technical instruction, synchronous classroom management, and asynchronous course facilitation. Focused on translating complex IT and systems concepts into clear, digestible learning pathways that drive student retention, active participation, and course completion across online learning environments.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor — Computer Information Systems (CIS100B)
California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) | Virtual / Remote
Lead instructor delivering foundational IT literacy, infrastructure principles, and certification preparation for diverse adult student cohorts.
Dynamic Classroom Engagement: Utilize interactive polling, real-time troubleshooting scenarios, and structured discussions to maintain active engagement and make intimidating technical subjects approachable.
Asynchronous LMS Facilitation: Drive student progress in Canvas through proactive announcements, structured discussion board moderation, rubric-driven assignment grading, and personalized feedback.
Student Retention & Early Intervention: Monitor LMS participation analytics to identify at-risk learners early, providing targeted outreach and support to sustain high retention and certification pass rates.
Extensive hands-on background developing clear, self-paced technical training materials and operational documentation in both written and media-rich formats:
Multimedia Learning Materials: Years of experience producing high-quality video walk-throughs, screencasts, and interactive step-by-step technical guides tailored for self-paced instruction.
Structured Technical Documentation: Designing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), onboarding manuals, and "How-To" guides that simplify complex IT systems for technical and non-technical audiences.
Adult Learning Application: Applying proven adult learning principles (andragogy) to structure modular, scaffolded content that promotes independent learning and practical concept mastery.
Subject Matter & Domain Expertise
Qualified to facilitate lower and upper-division undergraduate courses across key IT and business technology domains:
Computer Information Systems (CIS): Computing fundamentals, operating systems, hardware architecture, basic networking, database concepts, and introductory software concepts.
IT Project Management & Systems Analysis: Requirements gathering, Agile/Waterfall frameworks, SDLC methodologies, and technical documentation.
Certification & Exam Alignment: Structuring learning modules aligned with industry standards (e.g., CompTIA Tech+ / ITF+ frameworks) to maximize pass rates.
Digital Courseware & Labs: Navigating digital lab platforms, virtual machines, and integrated LMS publisher toolsets (uCertify, TestOut, Cengage, McGraw-Hill).
Student Evaluation Highlights
Direct feedback from course evaluations highlighting clarity, patience, and instructional approach:
"Professor McGregor breaks down complex technical concepts into terms that are clear and easy to understand, making intimidating IT topics approachable for beginners."
— End-of-Course Student Evaluation
"An exceptionally supportive instructor who brings patience and real-world context to every demonstration. Questions were always answered thoroughly and quickly."
— Distance Learning Cohort Evaluation
Education & Credentials
M.S. in IT Project Management — Northeastern University
B.S. in Business Information Systems — Oregon State University
Subject Matter Credentials: Active technical certifications aligned with current IT delivery standards.
Academic Contact & Inquiries
Available for asynchronous adjunct teaching appointments, online course facilitation, or department pool consideration.