Assistant Professor Cyber Security

Job Description

Company: Baltimore City Community College

Location: Baltimore, US

Baltimore City Community College is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor in the Cybersecurity program. The assistant professor of cybersecurity will teach 15 credit hours per semester to a diverse population of learners and through various teaching modalities, face‑to‑face, virtual, and/or online (day or evening); maintain scheduled office hours; develop and revise curriculum, manage course and program assessment of student learning outcomes; participate in service to the college and school (i.e., meetings, committee membership, activities, and events); and assist the Program Coordinator and Associate Dean with other duties as assigned. Candidates with proven ability to work collaboratively and potential for leadership are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be able to teach administrative, technical, analytical, theoretical, communication, and organizational courses pedagogy in the Cyber Security Program required for graduates to perform successfully in the ever‑changing competitive cybersecurity environment.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in the planning, coordinating, implementing, and modifying cybersecurity courses and programs to ensure relevant and up‑to‑date content. Using a multilayered approach, specialize in cybersecurity skills to teach students how to protect against Web threats that result in cybercrime, including malware, phishing, viruses, denial-of-service attacks (DoS)/distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), information warfare and hacking;

• Demonstrate a strong desire to excel inside and out of the classroom and provide ongoing support for student success;

• Based on Master Syllabus, design and teach assigned class session(s), leveraging digital content and multimedia resources in the classroom; Assess student engagement/understanding during each class session;

• Collect, grade, and report assignments and homework;

• Assess and monitor student progress and understanding throughout the course;

• Remediate student’s lack of prerequisite knowledge;

• Offer content help through various means;

• Select course materials as they reflect the Master Syllabus;

• Upload the syllabi, readings and homework on Canvas;

• Maintain and update the syllabi and course materials;

• Set up and teach online Web-based or virtual face‑to‑face courses as applicable;

• Create new digital instructional materials;

• Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, student development, and evaluation methods; Use evidence-based resources to improve and support teaching;

• Share teaching expertise with colleagues and others;

• Demonstrate integrity as a scholar;

• Provide required office hours for student advising and assistance;

• Effectively communicate with students via email, phone, or online discussion boards;

• Provide academic advice and guidance to students;

• Submit grades on time via the faculty portal;

• Manage incompletes and makeups assignments as needed;

• Participate in departmental events, student programs, and related activities;

• Maintain and update procedures/policies in relation to changes in federal regulations/requirements in conjunction with program faculty;

• Accept special assignments which may be required to maintain the quality and growth of the department;

• Assist in Academic registration of students in discipline area as assigned;

Education

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology with a concentration on cybersecurity related courses;

Experience

• Four (4) years of teaching experience, preferably in a Community College.

• Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology with a concentration on cybersecurity related courses;

• Work experience in a related cybersecurity field.

• Cybersecurity related certifications such as CompTIA’s A+, Net+, Sec+, CEH, CISSP, CCNA or other relevant Cybersecurity certifications.

Knowledge Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated and documented excellence in teaching;

• Experience working in multicultural community college setting;

• Proven experience in working collaboratively with and supporting peers in departmental, organizational, and/or community endeavors;

• Knowledge of and adherence to professional protocol;

• Excellent and effective English language proficiency including oral, written, and interpersonal communication;

• Knowledge and experience in writing and designing student learning outcomes, assessments, and program review and reporting.

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