Faculty, Cybersecurity

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a faculty member to teach Computer Information Technology courses. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and teaching courses that facilitate student learning and evaluating student progress.

The ideal candidate will hold at least an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive benefits package is included, along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of non‑teaching work experience in the field.
• Current industry certifications in network security and/or cybersecurity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Computer Information Technology.
• Develops and uses syllabi for each course.
• Evaluates students' performance accurately.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Purpose and Scope

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. The faculty member’s role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, professional development, and institutional service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches courses in Computer Information Technology at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
• Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines
• Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles
• Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course
• Submits required college reports and forms
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community
• Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
• Responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, or computer‑based information systems, instructional technology, or business/computer related field (e.g., computer management, decision engineering, data processing)
• 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field or industry certification(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current industry certifications in network security and/or cybersecurity, or networking, i.e. CCNP, CAP, GSLC, Security+, CISSP, CASP, CISM, SCCP
• Background in cybersecurity and network security

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications. Salary will be determined based on related experience and education.

Benefits

A competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities, and more.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.