Cybersecurity Technology Lead Instructor

Northwest Mississippi Community College seeks a full-time, 10-month lead instructor for the Cybersecurity Technology program on the Oxford Campus. The instructor will deliver modern, industry-relevant instruction, maintain a professional learning environment, and help sustain the program’s strong reputation for high-quality training and producing well-prepared graduates who are in demand for employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience within the last five (5) years in: 

• Networking 
• Hardware 
• Software 
• Security 

· Ability to demonstrate successful experience in cyber and network security, including: 

• Planning secure IT infrastructure 
• Designing secure IT systems 
• Installing secure IT systems 
• Maintaining secure IT systems 
• Troubleshooting secure IT infrastructure 

· Proficiency in: 

• Network communication 
• Network security 

· Willingness to obtain required certification(s) 

· Demonstrated: 

• Professional demeanor 
• Positive contributions to a team 
• Commitment to continuous improvement 

· Associate of Applied Science degree in: 

• Cybersecurity Technology 
• Or a directly related information technology field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in an information technology field 

· Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in: 

• Networking 
• Hardware 
• Software 
• Security 

· Familiarity with teaching networking and security at the college level 

· Experience working with distance learning platforms 

· Certified in: 

• Network  
• Security

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure all requirements of college and industry partners are met 
2. Maintain professionalism with students, coworkers, and community members 
3. Provide engaging, high-quality instruction in modern cybersecurity technology using a variety of teaching methods aligned with career preparation 
4. Prepare lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory demonstrations for all instructional units 
5. Recommend curriculum updates to maintain a current and relevant program 
6. Monitor student progress, including internship participants 
7. Collaborate with instructors and support staff as a team 
8. Continuously improve teaching methods and cybersecurity technical skills 
9. Maintain compliance with all professional licensing requirements 
10. Deliver instruction aligned with syllabus and catalog expectations and employer needs 
11. Prepare and grade assessments based on course objectives, and maintain timely return of assignments 
12. Implement outcomes assessment and maintain institutional standards for student satisfaction 
13. Promote student engagement, creativity, and retention 
14. Begin and end classes on time, ensuring full instructional periods 
15. Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and reporting records per policy 
16. Submit required reports to NWCC, the Mississippi Community College Board, and other partners 
17. Attend faculty meetings, in-service sessions, and required college events 
18. Participate in campus and community extracurricular activities with Cybersecurity Technology students 
19. Supervise all laboratory activities 
20. Maintain a clean and safe lab environment 
21. Maintain proper inventory of program equipment and tools 
22. Maintain an active advisory committee that meets at least twice per year 
23. Visit industry partners to maintain employer relationships and monitor student internships 
24. Provide student advising and counseling support 
25. Assist students with employment placement in related career fields 
26. Serve on faculty committees 
27. Support the overall mission of the college through additional assigned duties 
28. Participate in required training and professional development activities
29. Perform all duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Workforce Solutions & Career Tech Education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods 
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students 
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION

Interested applicants, should attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Transcript
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References (Name, Email and Phone Number)
• Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled