Adjunct Instructor - Cybersecurity

Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee , WI 53072

Posted 1 week ago

Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate cybersecurity professional to join our team of adjunct instructors. We are accepting applications for individuals who meet our minimum qualifications and who can provide instruction within the area of Business Information Technology, specifically in Cybersecurity topics.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean/Instructional Manager, the instructor is responsible for providing instruction to students within the assigned and approved instructional delivery system and in accordance with the mission, goals, policies and procedures of the District. The instructor is responsible for providing an active learning environment to enable students to demonstrate course competencies and creating a student learning centered environment that places learning at the center of educational experiences in our classroom on the Pewaukee Campus.

The subject-matter expert will support students within our growing cybersecurity degree program and ideally have five or more years of industry experience in security administration, vulnerability scanning/reporting, security control implementation, and/or security policy deployment. While experience teaching or conducting training programs is beneficial, it is not a requirement. Topics of specific interest include activities in our Security I and II courses include (but is not limited to) relating topics to security frameworks, implementing policy, assessing risk, deploying cloud services, using and implementing symmetric and asymmetric encryption. Experience with intrusion detection and firewalls is a plus.

This position requires strong organizational skills, communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver practical hands-on instruction. Must be accessible to students and maintain positive relationships with industry-related organizations and businesses. Must be willing to teach traditional, accelerated and hybrid courses within daytime and evening hours as required.

1.Ability to deliver instruction using active learning methods which accommodate different learning styles including online modalities.

2.Ability to plan, select, prepare and implement appropriate active learning activities to meet all course competencies.

3.Ability to develop, utilize and/or update course competencies and summaries.

4.Good oral/written communication skills.

5.Ability to maintain competency in the occupational field.

6.Demonstrated ability and experience working with diverse populations.

7.Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and staff.

8.Working knowledge of computer concepts and incorporation of technology in the learning environment.

In-depth knowledge of:

  • Network administration, network infrastructure

  • Including security network design principles

  • Implementation and management of information security systems and practices

Functional knowledge of:

  • Network design and architecture

  • Information systems design and architecture

  • Virtualization, including cloud technologies

  • Server and client operating systems

  • Microsoft desktop

  • Microsoft Server

  • Linux

  • Wireless networking

  • Hardware and software architecture

Minimum Qualifications

1.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS (Management Information Systems), Network Systems, Network Engineering, or Network/Software Security or related field.

2.Twenty-four months (4000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience; Occupational area, of which 2,000 hours shall be within the previous five years. One year (2000 hours) of related experience in the appropriate field may be waived if the occupational instructor has at least two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the occupational field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree in these areas would be accepted as well.

2.Five years of directly related occupational experience for occupational subject instructors. Two years of occupational experience must be within the last five years.

3.Previous teaching experience is desirable.

4.Appropriate technical/occupational licensure where applicable.

5.Industry certifications would be helpful, but not required.

Supplemental Information

This position supports the School of Business. This position will start as soon as possible.

You must be aWisconsinresident to apply for this position and must be available to teach on the Pewaukee, WI campus.

All candidates (both internal and external) must attach the following documentation to the online job application. Applications that do not have these attachments or are not filled out in its entirety may not be considered further:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Proof of Education (official and/or unofficial transcripts)

Hours

This position is Part Time (under 20 hrs./week) and teaches only when school is in session; Hours and times may vary depending on when courses are being taught.

Salary

Adjunct rate is $46/hour until the instructor obtains their Wisconsin Technical College System certification/credential. The rate for instructors who have obtain their Wisconsin Technical College System certification/credential is $55/hour.

Interview

Interview time will be determined at a later date. Selected candidates will be contacted.


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