Full Time Faculty, Cybersecurity (10 month)

$61,100 - $61,100/Yr

Howard Community College - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Full Time Faculty position in Cybersecurity at Howard Community College (HCC) is designed for a dynamic and collaborative educator who will teach courses in cybersecurity, cloud operations security, Cisco, and cyber forensics. The role involves developing and assessing course content, coordinating with adjunct faculty, and participating in departmental activities to support HCC's mission as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The faculty member will engage in active learning environments and maintain current knowledge in the field through ongoing training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach cybersecurity, cloud operations and security, Cisco, and/or cyber forensics courses during the day and/or evening in multiple modalities including face-to-face, scheduled remote, and flexible online.
• Develop and deliver course materials using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Participate in departmental and college committees.
• Work with HCC's partners and/or corporate institutions.
• Attend in-person department and division meetings.
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor.
• Coordinate degree and/or certificate program(s) along with hiring and supporting adjunct faculty.
• Manage course scheduling and curriculum development.
• Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events.
• Pursue teaching improvement and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field; or a bachelor's degree and a career certificate in cybersecurity or related field.
• A minimum of one year of work experience in cybersecurity, network management, cloud operations/security, or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of college level teaching and learning methods/pedagogy.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Willingness to complete additional training or certifications is required.
• Knowledge of information assurance, cybersecurity, network management, and/or cloud operations and security or related fields.
• Availability to teach dual enrolled class(es), both on-site and off-site campus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team to achieve project goals.
• Current industry certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA CySA+, ECC C|EH, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect (associate), CCST Networking, and/or similar.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in college-level teaching in Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Cisco, Cyber Forensics, or a related field.
• Experience working as a CAE POC or alternate POC is a plus.
• Knowledge of Cloud, AWS, Azure, Linux, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Penetration Testing, Cryptography or Vulnerability Assessment are strongly desired.
• Professional certifications from CompTIA, ISC2, Cisco, SANS/GIAC, ECC Council, ISACA or similar are desired.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent medical and dental selections
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid leave programs
• Retirement options including The Pension and The ORP (403b) with employer contributions.