Apply on Employer Site

Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Part-Time Faculty & Lab Instructors – Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Albany, NY

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Excelsior University is building a pool of part-time faculty and lab instructors to support its hybrid undergraduate, graduate, and certification-prep programs in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Instructors will be responsible for online teaching and facilitating hands-on lab sessions to reinforce applied skills and workforce readiness.

Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting

Responsibilities

Facilitate in-person and hybrid lab sessions aligned with course outcomes and/or certification objectives

Guide students through practical exercises such as:

IT hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting

Networking, systems administration, virtualization, and cloud technologies

Cybersecurity practices including system hardening, penetration testing, incident response, GRC, and digital forensics

Reinforce online learning with applied demonstrations, scenarios, and workforce-focused coaching

Provide timely, constructive feedback on lab performance and support student learning

Maintain and update physical and virtual lab environments to ensure safety, functionality, and relevance

Collaborate with faculty, site staff, and lab technicians to ensure seamless integration between online and in-person learning

Stay current with IT and Cybersecurity trends, tools, and certifications

Contribute to the continuous improvement of Excelsior’s hybrid lab model, including new bootcamps, intensives, and high-impact learning experiences

Qualification

Master's degreeProfessional certificationsCybersecurity experienceOnline teaching experienceGraduate-level instructionCollege-level teachingLMSCurriculum design experience

Required

Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or closely related field

2+ years of professional experience in IT, networking, systems, or cybersecurity operations

At least one current professional certification (e.g., CompTIA A+, Security+, Linux+, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+)

Demonstrated ability to facilitate asynchronous online learning (video announcements, discussions, grading with feedback) and in-person lab components

Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline (terminal degree required for graduate-level teaching)

Significant professional experience in cybersecurity operations, leadership, governance, or advanced technical areas

Ability to design and deliver rigorous graduate-level instruction in an asynchronous online environment, with support for hybrid lab elements where applicable