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CIS - Cyber and Network Security Faculty

ECPI University

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$41K - $55K/yr

Part-time

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Overview
CIS - Cyber and Network Security Faculty
This position will work at ECPI University's San Antonio, TX campus location.
Transform your Career at ECPI University
Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with over 50 Associates, Bachelor's and Master's Programs. Our culture is to prioritize our students' success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum.
Visit www.ecpi.edu/employment to learn more about how you can help people improve their lives through education.
Position Summary
Are you seeking a career at a university that promotes the enhancement of each student's professional and personal life through education? Then a career as a Cyber and Network Security Faculty member with ECPI University may be for you!!
As a Cyber and Network Security Faculty member, you'll provide hands-on instruction in an engaging learning environment, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes.
Responsibilities
  • Teach in five-week intervals in small classes
  • Share valuable industry experience in a nurturing environment

Qualifications
Education/Experience
  • Master's degree in either Information Technology, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution
  • PhD in IT, CS or CS preferred
  • Experience in applications of AI in Cybersecurity
  • CISSP, CEH, and CHFI, A+, Network +, CCNA certifications highly desirable
  • 3-5 years industry experience required
  • 10-15 years career industry experience preferred
  • 2 years teaching or presentation experience a plus

Skills/Abilities
  • Technical skills required - Networking, Windows and above, Linux, Cisco routers and switches
  • Technical skills preferred - Computing and mobile devices, networking, Windows client and server, Linux, Azure/AWS
  • Strong academic and professional record
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Ability to work with a variety of learning styles and skill levels
  • Strong time management skills and detail-orientation

Benefits of Employment
ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE.
Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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