Workforce Skills Instructor, Cybersecurity

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories by The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" for creating great workplaces.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture requires the possession of transcendent qualities that are evident in global citizens:

• Compassionate with students, colleagues, and ourselves
• Innovative in the pursuit of learning
• Create a culture where learning thrives and people are safe

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

About the Role

Lone Star College-Westway Park Technology Center, a satellite center of LSC-CyFair, is located between Clay and Tanner roads off the Sam Houston Tollway. This center focuses on LSC-CyFair's Visual Communication and Information Technology workforce training programs with certificates and degrees in areas such as Cisco and Microsoft Networking, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Graphic and Web Design, and 3D animation.

Provides direction, teaching, and support for Cybersecurity and Enterprise Network course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of Lone Star College and the community. Responsibilities include teaching and advising students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Cybersecurity, CISCO, and other enterprise network technologies at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs, making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines
• Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course
• Identifies and assesses students who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives
• Responsible for recruiting and advising students in their area
• Responsible for managing classrooms and labs, including assuring lab facilities meet state requirements
• Responsible for assisting with student job placement
• Works directly with certification agencies to ensure alignment and high level of program and student success
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Background in cybersecurity and network security
• Expertise in enterprise networking technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Mastery of course content
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications and Outlook
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide variety of people at various levels
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Qualifications

• Must have current industry certifications in network security and/or cybersecurity, or networking, or be willing to obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment
• 3 years of industry experience in Cybersecurity or network security technologies
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Computer Networking or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Current industry certifications in network security and/or cybersecurity, or networking, such as CCNP, CAP, GSLC, Security+, CISSP, CASP, CISM, SCCP

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment

Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office and/or laboratory environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Benefits

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes:

• A full comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Sabbatical opportunities