CTE Instructor; Cybersecurity

Job Location

Simpson County Center - Mendenhall, MS

Full-Time

Associate’s Degree / 60 College Credit Hours

Up to 25%

Career & Technical Instruction

01/05/2026

SUMMARY: Career-Technical Instructors prepare students to meet entry-level knowledge and skill requirements in their specialty areas. They report to the Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education.

• Teach students occupational competencies necessary for employment.
• Prepare course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.
• Recommend changes in the total curriculum to maintain an up-to-date program.
• Develop and maintain progress of each student in the program.
• Teach related subject matter.
• Supervise laboratory experience.
• Develop a schedule of courses for each semester.
• Review and select instructional materials such as textbooks and audio‑visual materials.
• Complete requests for supplies and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Complete enrollment and follow‑up reports.
• Assist in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Recommend new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
• Maintain proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
• Keep equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing a preventive maintenance system.
• Maintain an active craft committee that meets twice a year.
• Visit industry to develop good rapport with potential employees.
• Takes an active role in the advisement and counseling of students.
• Help students find employment in occupations related to training.
• Fulfill the requirements of career license certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
• Serve on various faculty committees.
• Attend faculty meetings and workshops.
• Perform assigned duties on orientation days scheduled during summer months.

• Minimum
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  
• Associate’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of work experience in the IT field.
• Current CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications or ability to earn the certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems, Linux, Cisco routers and switches, virtualization technologies, programming/database/SQL, wireless implementation, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  
• BS Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of work experience in the IT field.
• Current CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications.
• Previous teaching experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Three (3) Reference Letters

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Higher Education