Cyber AGENT K-12 Instructors

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Instructors for the AGENTs Teacher Program funded by the DOD SMC Cyber Institute. The vision of the University of North Georgia (UNG) AGENTs (Advancing Georgia Education for New Technologies) is to work with and through K-12 teachers to inspire the next generation of cyber professionals in northern Georgia and to help solve the nation's shortfall of skilled cybersecurity professionals.

Our goals are to increase interest in cybersecurity, increase diversity in the cyber workforce, help students and teachers understand correct and safe online behavior, and improve teaching methods and cyber content for K-12 curricula. The standards-based content will reinforce cybersecurity concepts through hands-on exercises.

Our goal for the AGENT K-12 Instructor position is to hire quality CS and cyber educators to support the in-person cyber camp. The AGENT Camp Instructor is responsible for approximately 40 in-person contact hours teaching or facilitating instruction, assisting the lead faculty with hands-on activities in coding, cybersecurity, pedagogical support, and extension exercises, plus preparation, producing lesson plans, and associated duties as needed.

All AGENT instructors should have successful experience teaching cyber in K-12 schools and experience mentoring or leading other teachers, preferably in computer science. The program requires that K-12 teachers be pedagogical experts in the curriculum development and camp delivery. Camp staff selection must align with the needs and abilities of the target audience. AGENT K-12 instructors will further enhance learning and foster best practices in teacher education and professional development.

Therefore, to meet these requirements, we seek to recruit applicants that meet the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for teacher mentorship.

The dates for the in-person portion of the program are June 8 - June 12, plus pre-camp meetings.

Compensation: $1,500 for in-person camp.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

Responsibilities

* Classroom Assistance/Assistance - Serve as a teaching assistant during AGENTs in-person hours. Educate teacher participants on CS fundamentals, coding, cybersecurity, cyber hygiene, ethical hacking, and extension activities. Provide technical and educational support during labs and exercises, helping participants troubleshoot technical issues and complete hands-on computer lab activities and instructional design.

* Lesson Planning/Development - Assist with educational program development and implementation, including but not limited to labs, interactive lectures, and educational support materials.

* General Program Support - Participate in classroom and extension…