Continuing Education Part-Time IT/Cybersecurity Instructor

Penn State University; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Beaver campus, in collaboration with Penn State Shenango's Continuing Education Department, seeks Part-Time IT and Cybersecurity Instructors to teach CompTIA ITF+, Network+, and Security+ courses. Instructors will deliver live Zoom sessions to remote learners and align instruction with certification objectives.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, delivering scheduled sessions, assessing student progress, and submitting reports promptly.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (or active candidacy for a terminal degree).
• Current CompTIA certifications in ITF+, Network+, and Security+.
• Experience teaching or training in a virtual learning environment.
• Strong communication, technology, and online classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with CompTIA certification objectives.
• Deliver live sessions via Zoom to remote learners.
• Prepare and organize course materials.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Submit required documentation and reports accurately and on time.

Skills

CompTIA ITF+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Virtual learning experience

Online classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Beaver, in collaboration with Penn State Shenango's Continuing Education Department, is seeking Part-Time IT and Cybersecurity Instructors to teach in the following program areas:

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

• CompTIA Network+

• CompTIA Security+

The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering effective instruction aligned with CompTIA certification objectives. Courses will be delivered live via Zoom in a synchronous, remote format. Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing and organizing course materials

• Teaching scheduled sessions live via Zoom

• Evaluating student progress and providing timely feedback

• Submitting required documentation and reports accurately and on time

Work Schedule:

Courses will be delivered live via Zoom during the following time blocks in the 2025-2056 academic year:

• Monday-Thursday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

• Monday-Thursday, 1:50 PM - 2:50 PM

Candidates must be available during at least one of these designated timeframes.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (or active candidacy for a terminal degree)

• Current CompTIA certifications in ITF+, Network+, and Security+

• Experience teaching or training in a virtual learning environment

• Strong communication, technology, and online classroom management skills

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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