Description

The ­­­­­Cybersecurity/Information Technology faculty position supports the Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs and strategic operation of the School of Technology, Trades, Business, and Hospitality. Faculty work as members of an instructional team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high quality instruction to students. This position will be required to teach in-person. 

This position is part of the full-time faculty collective bargaining unit. Working conditions (including teaching load) are governed by the UAMD-FCC collective bargaining agreement.

The work that belongs to the bargaining faculty includes, but is not limited to, teaching, mentoring, advising and other instructional duties and assistance to students; professional service, including developing and maintaining the integrity of the curriculum and degree requirements, assessment and accreditation and other duties related to departmental and college organization and operation; discipline-appropriate scholarly and creative activity; other professional engagement in the broader life of the College community to maintain and continually work to improve the academic standards of the College and foster the conditions that enable the best possible College experience for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary focus of full-time faculty is on effective teaching and the many closely related activities essential to the discharge of this obligation. These activities include academic assessment, cooperation with the College’s requirement to comply with state, federal and local laws and regulations, and curriculum development. Other critical faculty responsibilities may include but are not limited to implementation of new pedagogical delivery techniques, service on department, campus, or College committees; participation in student, course, and program outreach activities in the College and community; the development and implementation of strategies for student success; general student advising; and professional development.

These are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The
omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

1. Teach core courses in cybersecurity, information security, information technology, or related fields.
2. Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly tools available.
3. Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
4. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical communication skills.
5. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
6. Attend and participate in department meetings, Commencement, Convocations, time sensitive meetings called by administration, student open houses, orientations and administrative days.
7. Maintains a current level of knowledge and evidence-based educational practices for courses/subjects taught.
8. Uphold and contribute to the Frederick Community College Strategic Plan.
9. Demonstrates positive attitudes and uses effective skills in human relations with students, colleagues, administrators, and members of the community.
10. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in one of the following disciplines: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Information Security
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Information Security with Industry Recognized Credentials or Certifications

2. Experience teaching in areas related to Cybersecurity
OR
Previous work experience related to Cybersecurity (Preferred), Networking, IT

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience in teaching or training in Cybersecurity and/or Networking
2. Industry recognized credentials or certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, or PenTest+
3. Adaptability in deploying cutting-edge software in teaching Cybersecurity (Preferred), Information Technology, Information Security
4. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
5. Experience or interest in alternative instructional modes related to both classroom instruction and distributed learning
6. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems