What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Faculty & Lab Instructors – Information Technology and Cybersecurity position at Excelsior?
Excelsior University is building a pool of part-time faculty and lab instructors to support its hybrid undergraduate, graduate (MCY), and certification-prep programs in Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
Courses are delivered in an asynchronous online format, with in-person lab components held at our St. Petersburg, FL site. Instructors are responsible for the full cycle of online teaching, facilitating learning through video announcements, discussions, assignments, and grading with substantive feedback, while also leading hands-on lab sessions that reinforce applied skills and workforce readiness.
Depending on qualifications, instructors in this pool may be assigned to:
- Undergraduate IT and Cyber courses (e.g., hardware, networking, systems administration, cyber defense).
- Graduate-level MCY courses (e.g., governance, leadership, advanced technical cyber operations).
- Certification-prep labs (e.g., CompTIA A , Network , Security , Linux , CySA , PenTest , CEH, CISSP).
Lab sessions are typically 3-hours in length, scheduled evenings and weekends to accommodate working adult learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate in-person and hybrid lab sessions aligned with course outcomes and/or certification objectives.
- Guide students through practical exercises such as:
- IT hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Networking, systems administration, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
- Cybersecurity practices including system hardening, penetration testing, incident response, GRC, and digital forensics.
- Reinforce online learning with applied demonstrations, scenarios, and workforce-focused coaching.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback on lab performance and support student learning.
- Maintain and update physical and virtual lab environments to ensure safety, functionality, and relevance.
- Collaborate with faculty, site staff, and lab technicians to ensure seamless integration between online and in-person learning.
- Stay current with IT and Cybersecurity trends, tools, and certifications.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Excelsior’s hybrid lab model, including new bootcamps, intensives, and high-impact learning experiences.
Certification-Prep & Undergraduate IT/Cybersecurity Courses
Required:
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or closely related field.
- 2 years of professional experience in IT, networking, systems, or cybersecurity operations.
- At least one current professional certification (e.g., CompTIA A , Security , Linux , CEH, CySA , PenTest ).
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate asynchronous online learning (video announcements, discussions, grading with feedback) and in-person lab components.
Preferred:
- Doctoral degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Multiple professional certifications.
- College-level teaching experience, especially with adult and nontraditional learners.
- Familiarity with online teaching platforms, virtual labs, and LMS systems.
- Experience integrating certification preparation into academic coursework.
Graduate MCY (Master of Cybersecurity) Courses
Required:
- Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline (terminal degree required for graduate-level teaching).
- Significant professional experience in cybersecurity operations, leadership, governance, or advanced technical areas.
- Ability to design and deliver rigorous graduate-level instruction in an asynchronous online environment, with support for hybrid lab elements where applicable.
Preferred:
- Multiple advanced professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CySA , PenTest ).
- Graduate-level teaching experience, especially with adult and nontraditional students.
- Experience with accreditation standards, curriculum design, or program development.
- Familiarity with applied cyber ranges, cloud platforms, or advanced security tools.
Application Note:
This posting is for a pool of part-time instructors. Assignments will be based on qualifications, certifications, and availability. Candidates may be considered for undergraduate, graduate (MCY), and/or certification-prep labs.
The position is compensated at a flat rate of $1,000 per credit hour, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate; the salary stated reflects the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.
Salary : $1,000