We have an opening for an Instructor of Computer Information Technology - Cyber Defense at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values: 

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.  Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides classroom and lab instruction in the area of Cyber Security/Cyber Defense.  Instruction will be provided in the areas of:

• Network security and defense.
• Operating system security and administration.
• Cybersecurity fundamentals and security principles.
• Threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and risk management.
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing fundamentals.
• Security monitoring, incident response, and digital forensics fundamentals.
• Access control, authentication, and identity management.
• Security policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Organizational Culture

• Maintain a solid understanding of college goals and priorities as they relate to the student experience.
• Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaged classroom experience for all students; maintain required certification and license
• Actively participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines
• Ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’ guidelines, along with internal policies of the College. 

Holistic Student Support

• Model compassionate professionalism as an example to students
• Understanding the idea that not everyone learns in the same way i.e. to improve the learning, we can tailor our strategies, rather than just trying harder, studying more, and so on.
• Integrate programs, activities, and initiatives to optimize the student experience
• Provide a list of student resources and introducing many possibilities for learning that go beyond the student’s current practices.
• Prompt students to select and try various study strategies.
• Monitor student progress to promote student success
• Provide counseling resources as needed.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Develop, adapt, and improve programs and services in response to the needs of changing environments, populations served, and evolving institutional priorities.
• Provide educational opportunities and experiences to students in leadership, social responsibility, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship.
• Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged learning experience to students.
• Ensure that each student has been presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study
• Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, are properly maintained and are in working order prior to class time

Knowledge, Skills and Work Characteristics

• Utilize routine office software such as MS Office Suite, email, internet, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Lead in a manner that reflects the values of the College.
• Communicate effectively with all audiences in verbal and written form.
• Represent the College and division professionally with internal and external constituents to further the purpose, values and mission of the College.
• Think strategically, to work collaboratively and to make decisions, both collaboratively and independently.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and to lead in an environment of change.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience in cybersecurity, network administration, systems administration, IT support, security operations, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles, computer networks, operating systems, and information security practices.
• Ability to teach college-level technical content and adapt instruction for dual enrollment students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop instructional materials, evaluate student performance, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, high school partners, and industry representatives.

Instructor Salary Range: $41,763 - $51,154

* All applicants must submit a resume, cover letter or CV, and unofficial transcripts. Application review will begin at least 7 days after posting. *