Cybersecurity Technology Lead Instructor

Description

Northwest Mississippi Community College seeks a full-time, 10-month lead instructor for the Cybersecurity Technology program on the Oxford Campus. The instructor will deliver modern, industry-relevant instruction, maintain a professional learning environment, and help sustain the program’s strong reputation for high-quality training and producing well-prepared graduates who are in demand for employment.

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience within the last five (5) years in:
• Networking
• Hardware
• Software
• Security
• Ability to demonstrate successful experience in cyber and network security, including:
• Planning secure IT infrastructure
• Designing secure IT systems
• Installing secure IT systems
• Maintaining secure IT systems
• Troubleshooting secure IT infrastructure
• Proficiency in:
• Network communication
• Network security
• Willingness to obtain required certification(s)
• Demonstrated:
• Professional demeanor
• Positive contributions to a team
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Associate of Applied Science degree in:
• Cybersecurity Technology
• Or a directly related information technology field

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an information technology field
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in:
• Networking
• Hardware
• Software
• Security
• Familiarity with teaching networking and security at the college level
• Experience working with distance learning platforms
• Certified in:
• Network+
• Security+

• Ensure all requirements of college and industry partners are met
• Maintain professionalism with students, coworkers, and community members
• Provide engaging, high-quality instruction in modern cybersecurity technology using a variety of teaching methods aligned with career preparation
• Prepare lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory demonstrations for all instructional units
• Recommend curriculum updates to maintain a current and relevant program
• Monitor student progress, including internship participants
• Collaborate with instructors and support staff as a team
• Continuously improve teaching methods and cybersecurity technical skills
• Maintain compliance with all professional licensing requirements
• Deliver instruction aligned with syllabus and catalog expectations and employer needs
• Prepare and grade assessments based on course objectives, and maintain timely return of assignments
• Implement outcomes assessment and maintain institutional standards for student satisfaction
• Promote student engagement, creativity, and retention
• Begin and end classes on time, ensuring full instructional periods
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and reporting records per policy
• Submit required reports to NWCC, the Mississippi Community College Board, and other partners
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service sessions, and required college events
• Participate in campus and community extracurricular activities with Cybersecurity Technology students
• Supervise all laboratory activities
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment
• Maintain proper inventory of program equipment and tools
• Maintain an active advisory committee that meets at least twice per year
• Visit industry partners to maintain employer relationships and monitor student internships
• Provide student advising and counseling support
• Assist students with employment placement in related career fields
• Serve on faculty committees
• Support the overall mission of the college through additional assigned duties
• Participate in required training and professional development activities
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Workforce Solutions & Career Tech Education

• Stand for long periods
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

• Application thwestms.edu
• Transcript
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References (Name, Email and Phone Number)
• Final date to receive applications:
  Open Until Filled