Cybersecurity Technology Lead Instructor

Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeOxford, MS
Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • 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+

Responsibilities

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