Faculty in Information Technology and Cybersecurity: Part-Time

Excelsior College; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 1,377,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

A recognized educational institution in Florida is seeking part-time faculty and lab instructors in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Responsibilities include teaching online and in-person lab sessions, guiding students in IT exercises, and providing feedback. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and relevant professional experience. Competitive compensation at $1,000 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in IT, networking, or cybersecurity.
• At least one current professional certification required.
• Experience with adult and non-traditional learners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and hybrid lab sessions.
• Guide students in practical IT exercises.
• Provide feedback on lab performance.

Skills

Facilitating online learning

Cybersecurity practices

Teaching in hybrid and online formats

IT hardware setup and troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline

Tools

LMS systems

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Part-Time Faculty & Lab Instructors – Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Excelsior University is building a pool of part-time faculty and lab instructors to support its hybrid undergraduate, graduate (MCY), and certification-prep programs in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Courses are delivered in an asynchronous online format, with in-person lab components held at our St. Petersburg, FL site. Instructors are responsible for the full cycle of online teaching, facilitating learning through video announcements, discussions, assignments, and grading with substantive feedback, while also leading hands-on lab sessions that reinforce applied skills and workforce readiness.

Depending on qualifications, instructors in this pool may be assigned to:

• Undergraduate IT and Cyber courses (e.g., hardware, networking, systems administration, cyber defense).
• Graduate-level MCY courses (e.g., governance, leadership, advanced technical cyber operations).
• Certification-prep labs (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, CySA+, PenTest+, CEH, CISSP).

Lab sessions are typically 3-hours in length, scheduled evenings and weekends to accommodate working adult learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate in-person and hybrid lab sessions aligned with course outcomes and/or certification objectives.
• Guide students through practical exercises such as IT hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Networking, systems administration, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Cybersecurity practices including system hardening, penetration testing, incident response, GRC, and digital forensics.
• Reinforce online learning with applied demonstrations, scenarios, and workforce-focused coaching.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on lab performance and support student learning.
• Maintain and update physical and virtual lab environments to ensure safety, functionality, and relevance.
• Collaborate with faculty, site staff, and lab technicians to ensure seamless integration between online and in-person learning.
• Stay current with IT and Cybersecurity trends, tools, and certifications.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Excelsior’s hybrid lab model, including new bootcamps, intensives, and high-impact learning experiences.

Certification-Prep & Undergraduate IT/Cybersecurity Courses

Required:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in IT, networking, systems, or cybersecurity operations.
• At least one current professional certification (e.g., CompTIA A+, Security+, Linux+, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+).
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate asynchronous online learning (video announcements, discussions, grading with feedback) and in-person lab components.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Multiple professional certifications.
• College-level teaching experience, especially with adult and nontraditional learners.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms, virtual labs, and LMS systems.
• Experience integrating certification preparation into academic coursework.

Graduate MCY (Master of Cybersecurity) Courses

Required:

• Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline (terminal degree required for graduate-level teaching).
• Significant professional experience in cybersecurity operations, leadership, governance, or advanced technical areas.
• Ability to design and deliver rigorous graduate-level instruction in an asynchronous online environment, with support for hybrid lab elements where applicable.

Preferred:

• Multiple advanced professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+).
• Graduate-level teaching experience, especially with adult and nontraditional students.
• Experience with accreditation standards, curriculum design, or program development.
• Familiarity with applied cyber ranges, cloud platforms, or advanced security tools.

Application Note: This posting is for a pool of part-time instructors. Assignments will be based on qualifications, certifications, and availability. Candidates may be considered for undergraduate, graduate (MCY), and/or certification-prep labs.

The position is compensated at a flat rate of $1,000 per credit hour, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate; the salary stated reflects the University\'s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Application Information

If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-608-8238.

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.