Faculty, Cybersecurity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking faculty to teach Computer Information Technology courses. The role involves developing course materials, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships with students and colleagues. A strong commitment to academic excellence and innovative teaching methodologies is essential.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science or related fields and teaching experience. Certification in network security or cybersecurity is preferred, along with a robust knowledge of networking technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred with related teaching experience.
• 3 years of nonteaching experience or relevant certifications.
• Current industry certifications in network security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Computer Information Technology.
• Develop and use syllabi for each course.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership and collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with diverse people

Commitment to academic excellence

Instructional strategy development

Student engagement strategies

Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies

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

1. Teaches courses in Computer Information Technology at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
2. Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines
4. 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
5. 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
6. Submits required college reports and forms
7. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community
9. Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
10. Responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean
11. 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: 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 nonteaching 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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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