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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

FT Faculty – Cybersecurity Operations Management and Director of NCI

St. Petersburg, FL

Part-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

Excelsior University is seeking a dedicated cybersecurity educator and leader to serve as Full-Time Faculty in Cybersecurity and Director of the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI). This role involves teaching cybersecurity courses, leading the NCI, and engaging with various partners to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development.

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Responsibilities

Teach 8–10 courses (24–30 credits per year) in cybersecurity and related areas such as network security, digital forensics, penetration testing, or risk management

Maintain an active and engaging presence in online classrooms to foster student success and retention

Apply real-world cybersecurity scenarios, case studies, and ethical considerations to teaching practice

Lead or support the development and continuous improvement of courses aligned with CAE-CD Knowledge Units, the NICE Framework, and current industry standards

Participate in course development, program review, assessment, and accreditation activities to ensure quality and continuous improvement

Mentor part-time faculty and contribute to building a strong teaching culture centered on academic excellence and inclusion

Provide direction for the NCI, ensuring alignment with Excelsior University’s mission and strategic goals

Maintain the University’s National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation and serve as liaison to NSA, DHS, and partner institutions

Supervise NCI fellows and promote student engagement in cybersecurity competitions and professional development

Lead annual cybersecurity education and awareness initiatives, including Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Coordinate regional/national events advancing workforce development and public awareness

Represent Excelsior at CAE-CD and national cybersecurity events, fostering collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners

Pursue and manage cybersecurity-related grants, serving as PI/Co-PI as appropriate

Publish, present, and engage in scholarly activities that elevate Excelsior’s reputation in cybersecurity education and workforce development

Oversee NCI communications and reporting, ensuring visibility of research, outreach, and impact

Serve on School and University committees to support Excelsior’s strategic and academic goals

Participate in initiatives that enhance student engagement, diversity, and inclusion in cybersecurity education

Support recruitment, retention, and mentoring of cybersecurity students

Maintain active participation in professional organizations, industry partnerships, and CAE communities

Qualification

Cybersecurity expertiseOnline teaching experienceCurriculum developmentLeadership experienceProfessional certificationsGrant writingVirtual cybersecurity labsProject managementAnalytical skillsDiversity commitmentInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsRelationship buildingStrategic thinking

Required

Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical field with significant professional experience and industry certifications required; doctoral degree preferred

Five or more years of professional or teaching experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT operations

Proven excellence in online or hybrid teaching and curriculum development

Demonstrated leadership or project management experience within cybersecurity education or workforce initiatives

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills

Commitment to Excelsior University's mission and CARES Credo

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and instruction

Proficiency with online learning platforms (Canvas preferred) and virtual cybersecurity labs (e.g., TestOut, Cyber Range, AWS Academy, TryHackMe)