Faculty, Cybersecurity

About This Role

Teach and mentor students in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and related fields for Austin Community College. This role involves developing and delivering coursework to prepare students for careers in cloud computing, network security, and database systems, contributing to student success and community development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in Cybersecurity to a multicultural student population based on approved course learning outcomes, utilizing varied instructional strategies
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and governance, including curriculum review, program review, and assessment of student learning outcomes
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Cybersecurity program
• Provide teaching and mentoring services without discrimination based on protected characteristics
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities
• Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning
• Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering; or Computer-based Information Systems or Network Security; or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines
• Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience specifically related to cybersecurity, networking, or cloud computing
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering; or Computer-based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing) or Network Security; or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines
• Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience specifically related to cybersecurity, networking, or cloud computing

Nice to Have

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships
• Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods
• Up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies
• Strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting
• Commitment to a culture of care for all
• Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and Servant-Leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with students
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations
• Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information
• Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment

Skills

* Required skills