Full-Time Tenure Track – Cybersecurity

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy King College in Chicago seeks a Full-Time Tendure Track Faculty member to design and deliver instruction in the Cyber Security Program. The ideal candidate will engage diverse learners, develop effective teaching strategies, and support student success across multiple sites.

The role requires extensive cyber security knowledge, classroom leadership, and a commitment to inclusive education. Teaching will occur on-site with flexible scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience as an instructor/trainer including planning, scheduling, and delivering cyber security training programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for the Cyber Security program.
• Create an effective learning environment and use assessments to measure student learning.
• Provide office hours and student support.
• Prepare syllabi, course materials, and evaluate student work.
• Participate in department and college-wide activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Cyber security knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in CS/IS/IT/CE

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CCNA CyberOps

CompTIA Security+

CEH

CHFI

Job description

FULL-TIME TENDURE TRACK FACULTY – CYBER SECURITY

KENNEDY KING COLLEGE

Kennedy King College is currently seeking a Full-Time Faculty to design and deliver instruction to students enrolled in the Cyber Security Program. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, be able to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multicultural, collaborative environment, have an extensive knowledge of Cyber Security and be enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge in an engaging manner with all students. Teaching Strategies that utilize the best practices in education and regularly incorporates them into instruction.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
• Provide instruction during scheduled class time.
• Prepare, deliver, and facilitate class lectures and discussions to students on topics related to course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare course materials, including course syllabi; evaluate student work/performance; log student participation (i.e., attendance); and develop assessment instruments to measure student learning and other resources necessary to support classroom instruction, etc.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations; evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
• Hold office hours for student conferences and other instructional support needs.
• Participate in various department and or college-wide activities or committees.
• Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuit certifications required by the college.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering and preferably work experience in the area of Computer Security Forensics Investigation and Networking Certification programs.
• Experience as an instructor/trainer including planning, scheduling, and delivering cyber security and related training programs and materials.

Excellent troubleshooting skills, self-motivated, results-driven, and well organized.

• Excellent communication skills
• Certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA)-Preferred
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)-Preferred
• Cisco Cyberops Associate (formerly CCNA CyberOps Associate)
• CompTIA Security
• EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker
• EC Council Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator

Salary range: $58,000 – $65,000

• Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant’s education.
• Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 Union.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

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