AI & Cybersecurity Lab Director—Faculty

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Professional development

Educational assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College seeks a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered faculty member to serve as the Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Faculty / Lab Director. This 12-month position directs the AI and Cybersecurity Lab and teaches credit and non-credit courses in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and IT.

The role combines instructional leadership with hands-on lab management, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying discipline consistent with SACSCOC faculty credentialing requirements.
• Demonstrated teaching experience or significant industry experience in cybersecurity, information technology, networking, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated experience using instructional technologies and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations.
• Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach credit and workforce development courses in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, IT, and related disciplines.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, course materials, student learning outcomes, assessments, and activities aligned with outcomes and industry needs.
• Assess student learning and use data for continuous improvement of courses and programs.
• Advise, mentor, and support student success, retention, and career progression.
• Prepare students for industry credentials, certifications, and employment opportunities.
• Support internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, recruitment, outreach, and community engagement.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies and instructional best practices.
• Participate in accreditation activities and college service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Project management

Educational technology usage

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, AI or related field

Minimum 18 graduate semester hours in qualifying discipline

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Instructional technologies

Job description

Brightpoint Community College seeks a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered faculty member to serve as the Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Faculty / Lab Director. This 12-month position directs the AI and Cybersecurity Lab and teaches credit and non-credit courses in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and IT.

The role combines instructional leadership with hands-on lab management, curriculum development, and student mentorship.