Faculty in Information Technology and Cybersecurity: Part-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging in-person and hybrid lab sessions aligned with course outcomes
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise through active engagement in discussions, learning activities, and applied instruction
• Create an effective and engaging learning environment through consistent and meaningful online presence and communication
• Reinforce online learning through practical demonstrations, real-world applications, and connections between theory and practice
• Guide students through applied learning activities 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
• Challenge students’ thinking and support critical analysis across perspectives and settings
• Provide timely, substantive, and constructive feedback on assignments and lab performance
• Maintain clear academic standards and support student success through ongoing communication and responsiveness
• Maintain safe, functional, and industry-relevant lab environments
• Collaborate with faculty, site staff, and technicians to ensure a seamless hybrid learning experience
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Excelsior’s hybrid instructional model

Qualifications

• Undergraduate & Certification-Prep Courses Required: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field; Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in IT, networking, systems, or cybersecurity operations; At least one current professional certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+); Demonstrated ability to support asynchronous online instruction and in-person lab facilitation
• Preferred: Doctoral degree in a related discipline; Multiple professional certifications; College-level teaching experience, especially with adult and nontraditional learners; Experience with online learning platforms, virtual labs, and LMS systems; Experience integrating certification preparation into academic coursework
• Graduate Master of Cybersecurity Courses Required: Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline; Significant professional experience in cybersecurity operations, leadership, governance, or advanced technical domains; Ability to design and deliver rigorous graduate-level instruction in an asynchronous online environment, with support for hybrid lab elements where applicable
• Preferred: Advanced professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+); Graduate-level teaching experience, particularly with adult and nontraditional learners; Familiarity with cyber ranges, cloud platforms, and advanced security tools