Cybersecurity Instructor - Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
edX Boot Camps
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Posted:
July 18, 2023
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Remote
About the position
This job is for a Cybersecurity professional who will be working as an instructor for edX, part of 2U Inc. The role involves leading online lectures, providing support and encouragement to students, and creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment. The position is fully remote and part-time, allowing individuals to maintain their current careers while teaching. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in Cybersecurity and proficiency in various areas such as networking, systems, cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and programming.
Responsibilities
- Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning.
- Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience.
- Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels.
- Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience.
- Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students.
- Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics.
- Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner.
- Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture.
- Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources.
- Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students.
- Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Cybersecurity
- Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access
- One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended
- A positive attitude
- Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by 2U
- Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students
- Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience
- Proficiency in Networking with packet analysis, wireshark, router and switch configuration
- Proficiency in Systems with Windows and Linux
- Proficiency in Cybersecurity with secure network design and architecture, vulnerability assessment, and cryptography
- Proficiency in Ethical Hack and Penetration with Kali Linux, Metasploit, or Burp Suite
- Proficiency in Programming and Scripting with Python Program and Bash Scripting
- 24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)
- M/T/TH OR M/W/TH schedule
- Classes: 5:45 - 10pm (includes office hours and break)
- Classes are taught live online
Benefits
- Maintain your current career while teaching
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Access to Wellness and Educational Resources
- Discounted tuition on 2U Short Courses
- Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others
- Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff
- Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community