Instructional Faculty FT - Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Networking

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness programming

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a full-time faculty member to join the Department of Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Networking. The department offers degree and certificate programs that prepare students for careers, industry certifications, transfer, and continued education in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and related information technology fields.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Networking, Computer Networking, or a closely related field.
• Teaching, training, and/or professional experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to provide effective instruction in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, information technology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas relevant to the department and sufficient breadth to contribute across related disciplines, including cybersecurity and network security; cloud computing and infrastructure; computer networking; systems administration; virtualization and hybrid infrastructure; cyber operations and digital forensics; and scripting, automation, and AI-enabled technologies.
• Experience developing, configuring, supporting, or using hands-on laboratory activities or technology-based learning environments.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, computer hardware, networking technologies, and information security principles.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach and continuously improve introductory and advanced courses in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and related information technology disciplines using applied, hands-on, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Develop laboratory-based learning experiences using current technologies, platforms, tools, virtual environments, and industry practices.
• Evaluate and appropriately integrate emerging technologies into curriculum and instruction, including AI-enabled tools and applications, automation, cloud security, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and secure hybrid infrastructure.
• Teach in multiple instructional modalities, which may include face-to-face, online, remote, hybrid, accelerated, evening, and weekend formats.
• Fulfill a standard minimum workload of thirty (30) equivalent semester hours (ESH) per academic year and deliver assigned courses in accordance with College catalog descriptions, approved master course syllabi, departmental standards, and College policies.
• Advise, mentor, and support students regarding academic progress, career and transfer pathways, industry certifications, internships, scholarships, and other educational and professional opportunities.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, program review, and continuous improvement, including alignment with industry standards, professional certifications, workforce needs, transfer pathways, and appropriate accreditation or external recognition.
• Contribute to the development and effective use of instructional laboratories and technology environments supporting cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, systems administration, and related courses.
• Maintain currency through professional development, industry engagement, certifications, professional organizations, research, or continuing education; participate in departmental and College meetings, committees, and initiatives.
• Support outreach, recruitment, student organizations, competitions, partnerships with schools and industry, and other activities that advance student success, workforce preparation, and program growth.

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College is seeking a full-time faculty member to jointhe Department of Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Networking.The department offers degree and certificate programs that preparestudents for careers, industry certifications, transfer, andcontinued education in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking,and related information technology fields. This position is a partof a collective bargaining unit.

Our programs emphasize applied, hands-on learning acrossinterconnected areas of modern IT infrastructure and security,including cybersecurity, Cisco networking, cloud computing, systemsadministration, virtualization and hybrid infrastructure, digitalforensics, scripting and automation, and the application ofartificial intelligence and other emerging technologies tocybersecurity, cloud, and network environments. We seek anenthusiastic educator with strong expertise in two or more of theseareas, the ability to contribute across related disciplines, and acommitment to student success, industry-aligned education, andcontinuous professional growth.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such asface-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days,evenings, and weekends. Montgomery College has multiple campuses,and faculty may be assigned to teach in-person at any of thesecampuses and teach online .

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach and continuously improve introductory and advancedcourses in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and relatedinformation technology disciplines using applied, hands-on, andinterdisciplinary approaches.
• Develop laboratory-based learning experiences using currenttechnologies, platforms, tools, virtual environments, and industrypractices.
• Evaluate and appropriately integrate emerging technologies intocurriculum and instruction, including AI-enabled tools andapplications, automation, cloud security, DevSecOps, infrastructureas code, and secure hybrid infrastructure.
• Teach in multiple instructional modalities, which may includeface-to-face, online, remote, hybrid, accelerated, evening, andweekend formats. Teaching assignments may occur at differentMontgomery College campuses or locations and may includedual-enrollment or Early College courses.
• Fulfill a standard minimum workload of thirty (30) equivalentsemester hours (ESH) per academic year and deliver assigned coursesin accordance with College catalog descriptions, approved mastercourse syllabi, departmental standards, and College policies.
• Advise, mentor, and support students regarding academicprogress, career and transfer pathways, industry certifications,internships, scholarships, and other educational and professionalopportunities.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, programreview, and continuous improvement, including alignment withindustry standards, professional certifications, workforce needs,transfer pathways, and appropriate accreditation or externalrecognition.
• Contribute to the development and effective use of instructionallaboratories and technology environments supportingcybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, systems administration,and related courses.
• Maintain currency through professional development, industryengagement, certifications, professional organizations, research,or continuing education; participate in departmental and Collegemeetings, committees, and initiatives.
• Support outreach, recruitment, student organizations,competitions, partnerships with schools and industry, and otheractivities that advance student success, workforce preparation, andprogram growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, InformationTechnology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cloud Computing,Networking, Computer Networking, or a closely related field.
• Teaching, training, and/or professional experience sufficientto demonstrate the ability to provide effective instruction incybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, information technology,or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas relevant to thedepartment and sufficient breadth to contribute across relateddisciplines, including cybersecurity and network security; cloudcomputing and infrastructure; computer networking; systemsadministration; virtualization and hybrid infrastructure; cyberoperations and digital forensics; and scripting, automation, andAI-enabled technologies.
• Experience developing, configuring, supporting, or usinghands-on laboratory activities or technology-based learningenvironments.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, computer hardware,networking technologies, and information security principles.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in theUnited States and not require employer visa sponsorship .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of teaching experience in higher education,secondary education, professional training, workforce development,or an equivalent instructional environment.
• Two or more years of professional or industry experience incybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, systems administration,information technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency with at least one programming or scriptinglanguage, such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or another languagerelevant to cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, or systemsadministration.
• Hands-on experience with technologies relevant to thedepartment, such as major cloud platforms; enterprise networking,Linux and Windows environments, virtualization and containers,cybersecurity operations and digital forensics, automation andAI-enabled tools, or cloud-based and virtual laboratoryenvironments.
• Current or recent industry-recognized certifications inrelevant areas, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloudcertifications; CompTIA Cloud+, Network+, Security+, CySA +, orPenTest +; Cisco CCNA or higher; Linux certifications; AI-relatedcertifications from recognized industry providers; or otherrelevant cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, artificialintelligence, or information technology certifications.
• Experience developing or updating curriculum, programs, and/orpartnerships to support industry alignment, workforce needs,professional certifications, transfer pathways, and emergingtechnologies.

Hiring Range: $64,510 - $98,220

Our benefits package includes: sick leave, paidholidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits,professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance,tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programmingincluding onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in thejob application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail] . We require at least twoweeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requestedaccommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed topromoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty,and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-freeworkplace.

Closing Date

Friday, September 18, 2026