WDCE Cybersecurity Instructor

Job Description

Company: Montgomery College

Location: Rockville, US

Overview

Montgomery College, Workforce Development Continuing Education (WDCE), is accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Cybersecurity. The college seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, skills-based instruction on cybersecurity and/or CISSP aligned with course objectives and industry standards.

• Teach adult learners in cybersecurity and/or CISSP certification preparation courses to support industry certification and entry into technical careers.

• Facilitate courses in-person and/or remotely during weekday evenings or Saturdays.

• Collaborate with program staff and faculty to develop and update curriculum.

• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit administrative tasks in a timely manner.

• Provide effective student support through clear communication and timely, constructive feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity, including domains in security and risk management, network security, identity and access management, and security operations.

• Ability to teach CompTIA Security+-aligned or CISSP-aligned content.

• Professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.

• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching adult learners.

• Able to teach in person.

• Commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and willingness to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion.

• Must have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location. The college provides an email account and access to faculty resources. If you do not have a personal computer, notify the department chair at the time of the interview. Subject to available funds, temporary access to resources may be provided.

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CompTIA Security+ and/or CISSP certification. Additional certifications such as CEH, CISM, and CASP+ are a plus.

• Prior teaching or training experience (community college or workforce development environment a plus).

• Experience delivering instruction in hybrid, in-person, and online modalities.

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., include a copy of your education equivalency conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service in your application.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

Additional Information

• As a condition of employment, successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable) is required at the time of hire.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process may be requested by contacting Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. Two weeks notice is requested to provide accommodations.

• Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity among students, faculty, and staff.

• Montgomery College is tobacco-free and smoke-free.

Closing Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Source: JobLeads