Cloud Computing Instructor - Higher Education - Base Salary to 95k/year - Minneapolis, MN

Gilder Search Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance & Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Cloud Computing Instructor to join its higher‑education technology program in Minneapolis. The role targets experienced professionals in cloud engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, or infrastructure who want to share industry knowledge with students; prior teaching experience is not required.

You will develop hands‑on cloud labs, deliver instruction on AWS/Azure/GCP, mentor students, and prepare them for industry careers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering field required.
• 5+ years of industry experience in cloud computing, cloud engineering, DevOps, systems administration, networking, infrastructure engineering, cybersecurity or related areas required.
• Cloud computing training or professional cloud experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in cloud computing, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, systems administration, networking and infrastructure technologies.
• Develop and maintain hands-on lectures, cloud labs, projects, and curriculum aligned with current cloud computing and technology standards.
• Provide instruction involving cloud platforms and technologies, including AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Support hands-on learning in cloud architecture, cloud infrastructure, networking, automation, containers, scalability, disaster recovery and cloud security.
• Maintain cloud lab environments and evaluate emerging cloud technologies, platforms and infrastructure tools.
• Assess student progress and provide technical guidance supporting academic and career development.
• Support industry certification preparation, capstone projects, student recruitment, retention and career readiness.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on curriculum development and technology career opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, DevOps, infrastructure technologies and related industry practices.

Skills

Cloud computing

DevOps

Cybersecurity

Networking

Systems administration

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering or related engineering field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Cloud Computing Instructor - Higher Education - Base Salary to 95k/year - Minneapolis, MN

Our client is seeking a Cloud Computing Instructor to join its technology program. This position is designed for an experienced cloud computing, cloud engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, systems administration, networking, or infrastructure engineering professional interested in applying industry experience within higher education. Prior teaching experience is not required. The role combines technical instruction, curriculum development, hands-on cloud laboratory instruction, student mentoring, and career preparation for students pursuing careers in cloud computing, cloud security, DevOps, and infrastructure engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in cloud computing, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, systems administration, networking and infrastructure technologies.
• Develop and maintain hands-on lectures, cloud labs, projects, and curriculum aligned with current cloud computing and technology standards.
• Provide instruction involving cloud platforms and technologies, including AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Support hands-on learning in cloud architecture, cloud infrastructure, networking, automation, containers, scalability, disaster recovery and cloud security.
• Maintain cloud lab environments and evaluate emerging cloud technologies, platforms and infrastructure tools.
• Assess student progress and provide technical guidance supporting academic and career development.
• Support industry certification preparation, capstone projects, student recruitment, retention and career readiness.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on curriculum development and technology career opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, DevOps, infrastructure technologies and related industry practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering field required.
• 5+ years of industry experience in cloud computing, cloud engineering, DevOps, systems administration, networking, infrastructure engineering, cybersecurity or related areas required.
• Cloud computing training or professional cloud experience required.

Compensation

• Base salary in the 85k - 95k/year range
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement