Computer Systems Networking (Cybersecurity) Instructor

Position Information

Classification Title Technical College Faculty Working Title Computer Systems Networking (Cybersecurity) Instructor Hire Types Faculty Division Minnesota State Community & Technical College Department Faculty Unit Trade and Technical Location Moorhead Campus and online FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Unlimited Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details

Application Procedure: Position is open until filled; application review to begin the week of March 25, 2024.

To apply, please go to: www.minnesota.edu/jobs/ Under Employment opportunities at M State, click on the link for Faculty, professional, and administrator positions (unclassified).

Application must include:

• Letter of interest that addresses the qualifications and responsibilities in the vacancy notice

• Curriculum vitae (or resume)

• Name and contact information for three professional references

• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

Salary Minimum 43067 Salary Maximum 94542 Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 210, MSCF Job Description

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accepting applications for Full-time Computer Systems Networking Security Cybersecurity Instructor to begin fall semester 2024. The instructor would primarily teach on the Moorhead campus and online as needed. This position will provide instruction, student advising, and academic program responsibilities in the Cybersecurity Program. This position will become unlimited upon completion of required six semesters of probationary status.

Responsibilities:

• Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Develop and teach competency-based curriculum to provide classroom theory and laboratory application to prepare students for positions in the Cybersecurity field.

• Teaching related courses within the Information Technology Division including hybrid, on campus, online live and online asynchronous methods.

• Assessment of student learning at course, program, and institutional levels to meet educational requirements, the rules and regulations of accrediting bodies, and the most current industry standards.

• Continuous personal development of Cybersecurity knowledge, professional skills, and credentials.

• Engagement in department, School of Business and IT, and college-wide meetings.

• Advise students in the Cybersecurity program with class schedules and career planning.

• Develop collaborative relationships with educational partners, alumni, business, and industry to develop and facilitate advisory boards and student learning opportunities.

• Assist with program recruitment and job placement of graduates.

• Responsible for the operation of the program, including budget, industry relations, periodic review and evaluation, effectiveness of program assessment and curriculum development.

Required Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• Associate degree in a computer or information technology field.

Occupational Experience Requirement:

• Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in networking, network administration, cybersecurity, or forensics.

Recency Requirement:

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Teaching Experience at the post-secondary level or with adult learners.

• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.

• Demonstrated familiarity with the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college.

• Demonstrated ability to establish a positive learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, safety, and personal/professional growth.

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Other Requirements

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

About

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities and serves more than 8,000 students in credit courses each year. We offer nearly 70 career and liberal arts programs on our four campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena, and online.

M State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is part of the Academic Quality Improvement Program accreditation pathway, which supports our commitment to continuous quality improvement.

The college has maintained healthy enrollment by expanding online classes and programs and workforce development options. Our Workforce Development Solutions staff works closely with industry partners and each of our communities to meet the ever-changing needs of local businesses and industries, resulting in the growth of site-based workplace training for business and industry.

We have a strong history of working collaboratively with high schools in the region and with other colleges and universities, including our membership in Tri-College University with North Dakota State University, Concordia College, North Dakota State College of Science and Minnesota State University Moorhead.

M State joins with the 36 Minnesota State colleges and universities to support our students and our region. We partner with Central Lakes College and Rural Minnesota CEP for the Career Advisor and Technology Mobile programs, which are designed to provide secondary students with opportunities to learn about college programs and career options. In addition, partnerships with our regional educational service cooperatives, Lakes Country Service Cooperative and Sourcewell, help us to work collectively to enhance opportunities for diverse stakeholders.

Benefits Info

A comprehensive benefit package offered by the State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the bargaining unit contract of the position.

Benefits may include:

• Holidays, personal and sick leave

• Retirement and supplemental retirement accounts (both with an employer contribution)

• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation account and/or 403b Tax Deferred account

• Medical and dental insurance (optional vision care)

• Life insurance

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Disability insurance

• Medical/Dental Expense Account

• Dependent Care Expense Account

• Health Reimbursement Account (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)

• Tuition Waiver (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)