Undergrad Cybersecurity Instructor

Key Responsibilities

• Undergraduate Cybersecurity Instruction
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Development and Operations
• Curriculum Development and Experiential Learning
• Ethics, Policy, and Professional Practice
• Service and Student Mentorship

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional cybersecurity experience OR three (3) years of teaching experience in cybersecurity or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity operations, network security, and cyber defense principles.
• Ability to teach undergraduate cybersecurity courses and develop hands-on laboratory experiences.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Security+, CEH, CySA+, GSEC, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), or cybersecurity operations environment.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, vulnerability management solutions, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Experience developing cyber range exercises, capture-the-flag competitions, or experiential learning environments.
• Experience with cloud security platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience securing grants, developing industry partnerships, or leading workforce development initiatives.
• Military, government, higher education, or private-sector cybersecurity experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations and defensive security methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into effective instructional content.
• Experience developing hands-on labs and experiential learning environments.
• Strong project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to student success, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and community stakeholders.