Part-Time Lecturer - Cybersecurity Workforce Development

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The University of Louisville seeks Information Technology Practitioners to serve as Part‑Time Lecturers for the NSA Cybersecurity Workforce Certificate Program at Belknap Campus. These roles support online, asynchronous instruction and related digital literacy initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring cybersecurity/IT experience and a commitment to workforce education and credentialing. Responsibilities include guiding students through course content, providing feedback, tracking progress, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in CIS/IT related field.
• Current CompTIA certifications aligned with curriculum (A+, Network+, Cloud+, Security+, PenTest+).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in asynchronous instructional environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate asynchronous online instruction guiding students through content.
• Provide timely feedback, academic support, and clarification via LMS.
• Monitor progress and engagement; intervene to support course completion.
• Maintain accurate course records, grades, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure quality and curriculum alignment.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Student support

Organization

Collaboration

Flexibility

Work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Higher education knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in CIS / IT

Master's degree in CIS / related field

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type: Part time

Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R108159

The University of Louisville (UofL) is seeking Information Technology Practitioners working in or who have experience with cybersecurity-related issues and topics within the industry. These professionals will serve as Part‑Time Lecturers in the current NSA Cybersecurity Workforce Certificate Program and as needed, support digital literacy programs and IT certification programs.

The Cybersecurity Workforce program enrolls students with the opportunity to earn a Cybersecurity Certificate comprised of three levels of curriculum incorporating technology industry badges (IBM, Microsoft, Google). The program is currently delivered through an asynchronous, instructor-facilitated online module system.

The role supports instructional delivery and program outlined by the grant or program. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with cybersecurity, information technology, or related workforce education and digital literacy initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate asynchronous online instruction by guiding students through course content, activities, and assessments
• Provide timely feedback, academic support, and clarification to students via the learning management system
• Monitor student progress and engagement, intervening as appropriate to support successful course completion
• Maintain accurate course records, grades, and required documentation in accordance with university policies
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure instructional quality, curriculum alignment, and continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in CIS, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current, relevant CompTIA certification(s) aligned with the curriculum being instructed (A+, Network+, Cloud+, Security+, PenTest+)
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in an asynchronous instructional environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and learning management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in CIS, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Industry experience in cybersecurity or information technology
• Prior online or asynchronous teaching or training experience
• Experience with workforce education, certification, or credential-based programs

Competencies

• Instructional Effectiveness
• Student Support
• Organization
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Work Ethic
• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of Higher Education

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.