Part-time Faculty WDCE Cybersecurity Instructor

Job Description

Montgomery College,Workforce Development Continuing Education (WDCE), is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Cybersecurity. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs.

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver hands-on, skills-based instruction on cybersecurity and/or CISSP aligned with course objectives and industry standards.
• Teach adult learners in cybersecurity and/or CISSP certification preparation courses to support industry certification and entry into technical careers.
• Facilitate courses in-person and/or remotely during weekday evenings or Saturdays.
• Collaborate with program staff and faculty to develop and update curriculum.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Provide effective student support through clear communication and timely, constructive feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity, including domains in security and risk management, network security, identity and access management, and security operations.
• Ability to teach CompTIA Security+ - aligned or CISSP-aligned content.
• Professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching adult learners.
• Able to teach in person.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the College's strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus). Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of the interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CompTIA Security+ and/or CISSP certification. Additional industry certifications, such as CEH, CISM, and CASP+, are a plus.
• Prior teaching or training experience (community college or workforce development environment a plus)
• Experience delivering instruction in hybrid, in-person, and online modalities.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).