Central Piedmont Community College - Charlotte, NC
posted 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Charlotte, NC
Educational Services
About the position
The Part-Time Instructor for Information Technology (Cybersecurity) at Central Piedmont Community College is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in cybersecurity. This role involves developing lesson plans, assessing student performance, and maintaining an engaging learning environment both in-person and online. The instructor will also contribute to curriculum development and stay updated with industry trends to ensure the relevance of course content.
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans that align with the curriculum, focusing on both theoretical and practical IT skills.
- Create assessments and projects to gauge IT concept understanding and provide constructive feedback.
- Establish a supportive learning environment, encouraging participation and managing classroom or online disruptions.
- Assist in the creation or revision of course content to reflect current IT trends and employer needs.
- Continuously update knowledge to keep course material current with the evolving IT industry.
- Adhere to college policies and maintain accurate records of student performance, including grades and attendance.
- Engage with fellow faculty and department staff in meetings and initiatives, sharing best practices.
- Honor the teaching schedule and communicate any conflicts or changes in advance.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, and mitigation techniques.
- Proficiency in security tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and encryption technologies.
- Knowledge of risk management and compliance.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to engage diverse learners.
- Ability to create comprehensive course material and syllabi, aligning realistic timeframes, assignments, and exercises with each class session.
- Proven industry expertise with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
Nice-to-haves
- Industry certification or demonstrated expertise in the specified field.
- Experience teaching adult learners.
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a specified program of study.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities through college resources.
- Engagement in a collaborative teaching environment.
