instructor, Cybersecurity

Join TSTC as an Instructor and help improve lives by sharing your experience and skills with students. Connect with our Talent Acquisition team at talentsourcing@tstc.edu to launch a rewarding career.

What We Offer

• Supportive environment that promotes employee growth and success
• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits through the State of Texas
• Competitive wages and State of Texas employee discounts

Additional details available at:

• TSTC Benefits
• TSTC Retirement Plans
• Employee Discount Program

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment
• Facilitate activities and discussions that engage diverse learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship
• Interpret and administer assessments, providing constructive feedback to support student growth
• Integrate technology effectively to enrich educational experiences
• Act as an ambassador for TSTC programs, demonstrating core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity

Instructional Delivery

• Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction
• Develop course syllabi and instructional plans using creative and innovative techniques

Instructional Management

• Fulfill assigned schedule and maintain accurate student records
• Maintain a safe instructional environment and ensure equipment security
• Provide opportunities for student evaluation

Student Retention and Placement

• Perform student advisement with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to promote retention programs

Program Recruitment and Promotion

• Participate in recruitment events and tours
• Assist in department/program planning for recruitment

Teamwork and Service

• Demonstrate willingness to serve with pleasant and courteous behavior toward all stakeholders
• Maintain flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignments
• Work effectively in a team environment and commit to the mission, vision, and values of TSTC

Other Duties

• Core competencies include:
• Teaching and Learning: Deliver instruction, organize classes using innovative techniques, and tailor methods to diverse learning styles
• Mentorship and Coaching: Understand and empathize with student experiences, provide personalized guidance, and foster open communication
• Assessment and Feedback: Create assessments, provide constructive feedback, and continually evaluate teaching strategies
• Technology Integration: Use technology effectively to enhance learning experiences

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications

• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet switching, IP routing, and firewalls
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMWare, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, etc.
• Experience in vulnerability management, assessments, and mitigation
• Knowledge of penetration testing, social engineering, and reconnaissance
• Experience with incident response, digital forensics, and IPS/IDS
• Ability to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications

• Active CompTIA certifications: A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+
• Active EC Council certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defender
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and BASH

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the technology’s teaching discipline
• Verifiable professional experience may be accepted in lieu of other requirements (as approved by the Vice Chancellor overseeing academic programs or designee)
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a closely related teaching discipline