Salary Depends On Qualifications
Location Dallas, NC
Job Type Full-Time Regular Faculty
Job Number 2022-00596
Division Career & Technical Education
Department Information Technology
Opening Date 08/26/2024
Summary
OPEN UNTIL FILLED -
- Competitive Salary- Commensurate with Experience**
The National Security Agency has designated Gaston College a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Institutions receiving this designation have met rigorous requirements established by the NSA and have a commitment to “producing cybersecurity professionals that will reduce vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure,” as per the Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
The Instructor-Cyber Security/Director-Cyber Security Center is responsible for preparing, delivering, and evaluating cybersecurity academic courses and serving as the Director of the Gaston College Cyber Center to support Gaston College's designation of being a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Reports to the Dean for Career and Technical Education.
Duties And Responsibilities
Instructor-Cyber Security
- Maintain a high-level of commitment to training and advancing excellent cybersecurity professionals with a focus on reducing cyber vulnerabilities and risks locally and nationally.
- Responsible for the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of academic courses including preparing lectures and teaching students in classroom and lab environments, evaluating and grading student tests and assignments, fostering student success and completion, making recommendations for updating course design and/or syllabi as needed, and following established instructional procedures and protocols.
- Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and which show sensitivity to a diverse student population.
- Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to that syllabus.
- Treat students with tact and respect, maintain collegial relationships, and work productively as a member of a team.
- Evaluate achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades which reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus.
- Maintain a high-degree of flexibility to be accessible and accommodate student needs, which may require meetings outside of scheduled classroom or office time consultations to accommodate student needs.
- Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within the assigned content area.
- Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Develop new courses and select and recommend appropriate instructional materials and textbooks.
- Stay up-to-date on latest technology and instructional knowledge, skills, and abilities through professional development or coursework.
- Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled Department, Division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.
- Participate in activities that enhance the College's service to students and to the community.
- Maintain a working knowledge and use of technology systems such as Blackboard, AVISO, and accessibility software.
Director-Cyber Security Center
- Serve as the Director of the Gaston College (GC) Cyber Center.
- Coordinate efforts for the GC Cyber Center, including trainings, academic and Continuing Education offerings, outreach, community partnerships, etc.
- Maintain Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) designation for the GC Cyber Center, including all required items for CAE compliance and re-designation.
- Participate in and maintain compliance with the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN).
General
- Maintain a high standard of professional and ethical practice in representing the College. Maintain confidentiality of relevant information. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the field or discipline with continued adherence to professional accountability. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships. Accept responsibility for managing situations and problems. Work cooperatively with team members and colleagues and contribute positively and constructively to the achievement of team and College objectives. Adhere to the College's policies, procedures, and other established guidelines.
- Serve on various College committees as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a nationally accredited institution in Information Technology or related field, preferred
- Bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited institution in Information Technology or related field, required
- Must meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.
- Must be Cisco CCNA certified, or obtain this certification within 12 months from hire date.
Minimum Experience Qualifications
- Academic teaching experience required with community college teaching experience preferred.
- Online teaching experience using Blackboard learning management system preferred.
At least one year of work experience in cyber-security or related IT information security position preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to work under pressure in emergencies and communicate cyber security and risk-related concepts to colleagues required.
- General understanding of industry standards and requirements for information security management, state and federal statutes, and third-party security assessments.
- Demonstrated experience in Internet and network security products and platforms, including intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of information security alerts, threat trends, and intrusion analysis malware, anomalous behavior, forensic research, and incident response protocols.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) certification required. In addition to the standard background check, this position requires having a clear fingerprint-based criminal records search through the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
- Security +, CEH or equivalent certification preferred.
- Experience with firewalls, ACLs, and endpoint security preferred.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Python, C#, PHP, Drupal, SQL, and/or Java preferred.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Cloud application platforms, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, IIS preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Generally, works in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods.
- Some walking, standing, and bending required, and the ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
- In addition to regular office hours, position requires overtime and/or evening hours.
Benefits
Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees.
- State Health Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional Supplemental Insurances
- NC State Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Retirement Plans
- Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term
- Longevity Pay
- State Employees' Credit Union Eligibility
- Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
- Paid Holidays
- Educational Advancement Compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
- Benefits Overview Booklet
- Please note: Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.
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