Position Details
Position Information
About Us |
Howard Community College (
HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.
Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here! |
Position Title |
Full Time Faculty, Cybersecurity (12 month) |
FLSA |
Exempt |
FT/PT |
Full Time |
Hours Per Week |
37.5 |
Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
Grade |
F2 |
Minimum Compensation |
$73,320 |
General Responsibilities |
The Health, Science, and Technology Division is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time faculty member to join the Cyber Technology department to teach courses in the following areas: cybersecurity, cloud operations security, Cisco, and cyber forensics.
These courses facilitate learning through a combination of class lectures, discussions, activities and lab work. Experience with education in an active learning and collaborative environment is desired. The individual hired for this position will also need to design, develop and assess course content within the curriculum area, with necessary training required to stay current.
This position serves as part of an interdisciplinary team of faculty teaching programming, security, networking, digital forensics, and cloud security operations. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating courses and adjunct faculty, developing/updating curriculum, serving on committees, performing academic advising and mentoring. Experience with cloud computing (
AWS preferred) or artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is desired but not necessary for applying.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and deliver additional course materials at the associate degree level as needed to keep pace with the fast-growing nature of technology. The successful candidate will support HCC's continued designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (
CAE-CD) by
- delivering courses that maintain CAE training standards,
- participating in CAE professional meetings, conferences and community events,
- assisting with the production of regular reports and the re-designation package, and
- serving as the Alternate Point of Contact for the CAE Program Management Office.
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Work Performed |
Work Performed
The teaching load is 30 credits combined for the fall and spring semester and 6 credits during the summer session. Release time is available for course coordination. In addition, faculty are expected to maintain at least five (5) office hours per week while class is in session and accept other responsibilities as described below.
- Teach cybersecurity, cloud operations and security, Cisco, and/or cyber forensics courses during the day and/or evening in multiple modalities including face-to-face, scheduled remote, and flexible online
- Teach dual-enrollment class at off-site campus
- Develop and deliver course materials using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), including attending training for new LMS updates
- Participate in departmental and college committees
- Work with HCC's partners and/or corporate institutions
- Attend in-person department and division meetings
- Serve as an academic advisor and mentor
- Coordinate degree and/or certificate program(s) along with hiring and supporting adjunct faculty
- Manage course scheduling and curriculum development
- Serve as the CAE alternate point of contact
- Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events
- Pursue teaching improvement and professional development
- Other duties as assigned
- A full list of faculty responsibilities can be found at https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/policies-procedures/chapter-10/-100102-faculty-responsibilities-procedure/
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Minimum Education Required |
Bachelor's degree |
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required |
1 |
Other Knowledge Required |
Required
- Bachelor's degree cybersecurity or a related field; or a bachelor's degree and a career certificate in cybersecurity or related field
- A minimum of one year of work experience in cybersecurity, network management, cloud operations/security, or a related field
- A minimum of one year of college level teaching and learning methods/pedagogy
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Willingness to complete additional training or certifications is required
- Knowledge of information assurance, cybersecurity, network management, and/or cloud operations and security or related fields
- Availability to teach dual enrolled class(es), both on-site and off-site campus
- Ability to work independently and in a team to achieve project goals
- Current industry certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA CySA+, ECC C|EH, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect (associate), CCST Networking, and/or similar
Preferred
- Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field
- A minimum of three-year of experience in college-level teaching in Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Cisco, Cyber Forensics, or a related field
- Experience working as a CAE POC or alternate POC is a plus
- Knowledge of Cloud, AWS, Azure, Linux, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Penetration Testing, Cryptography or Vulnerability Assessment are strongly desired
- Professional certifications from CompTIA, ISC2, Cisco, SANS/GIAC, ECC Council, ISACA or similar are desired
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Working Conditions |
- Work schedule: based on needs of department and course load
- Campus participation and support of the campus community is expected
- Working conditions include standing, walking, and sitting during in-person or virtual teaching
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Supervisory Postion? |
No |
Division |
Teaching and Learning (Div) - NEW |
Department |
Health, Science, & Technology HST - NEW |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number |
B384P |
Number of Vacancies |
1 |
Best Consideration Date |
07/15/2024 |
Job Open Date |
07/01/2024 |
Job Close Date |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Job Category |
Faculty |
Benefits Summary |
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System,
HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The
ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The
ORP. |
Applicant Instructions |
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However,
HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to
HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at
HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because
HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire
HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full). |
Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3990 |
EEO Statement |
Howard Community College (
HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100. |
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