Applied Cybersecurity, Cloud & Networking Instructor

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness programming

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a full-time faculty member to join the Department of Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Networking. The department offers degree and certificate programs that prepare students for careers, industry certifications, transfer, and continued education in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and related information technology fields.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Networking, Computer Networking, or a closely related field.
• Teaching, training, and/or professional experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to provide effective instruction in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, information technology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas relevant to the department and sufficient breadth to contribute across related disciplines, including cybersecurity and network security; cloud computing and infrastructure; computer networking; systems administration; virtualization and hybrid infrastructure; cyber operations and digital forensics; and scripting, automation, and AI-enabled technologies.
• Experience developing, configuring, supporting, or using hands-on laboratory activities or technology-based learning environments.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, computer hardware, networking technologies, and information security principles.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach and continuously improve introductory and advanced courses in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and related information technology disciplines using applied, hands-on, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Develop laboratory-based learning experiences using current technologies, platforms, tools, virtual environments, and industry practices.
• Evaluate and appropriately integrate emerging technologies into curriculum and instruction, including AI-enabled tools and applications, automation, cloud security, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and secure hybrid infrastructure.
• Teach in multiple instructional modalities, which may include face-to-face, online, remote, hybrid, accelerated, evening, and weekend formats.
• Fulfill a standard minimum workload of thirty (30) equivalent semester hours (ESH) per academic year and deliver assigned courses in accordance with College catalog descriptions, approved master course syllabi, departmental standards, and College policies.
• Advise, mentor, and support students regarding academic progress, career and transfer pathways, industry certifications, internships, scholarships, and other educational and professional opportunities.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, program review, and continuous improvement, including alignment with industry standards, professional certifications, workforce needs, transfer pathways, and appropriate accreditation or external recognition.
• Contribute to the development and effective use of instructional laboratories and technology environments supporting cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, systems administration, and related courses.
• Maintain currency through professional development, industry engagement, certifications, professional organizations, research, or continuing education; participate in departmental and College meetings, committees, and initiatives.
• Support outreach, recruitment, student organizations, competitions, partnerships with schools and industry, and other activities that advance student success, workforce preparation, and program growth.

Job description

Montgomery College seeks a full-time faculty member to join the Department of Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Networking. The department offers degree and certificate programs that prepare students for careers, industry certifications, transfer, and continued education in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and related information technology fields.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.