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      | About Us | Howard Community College (
        HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here! |   
      | Position Title | Full Time Faculty, Cybersecurity (10 month) |   
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      | FT/PT | Full Time |   
      | Hours Per Week | 37.5 |   
      | Work Schedule | M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm |   
      | Grade | F2 |   
      | Compensation Range | $63,544 minimum - $76,253 midpoint |   
      | Summary | The Business, Engineering and Technology Division is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time faculty member to join the Computer Science & Cyber Technology department to teach courses in the following areas: cybersecurity, cloud operations and security, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cisco, and cyber forensics.
        
 These courses facilitate learning through a combination of class lectures, discussions, activities and lab work. Experience with education in an active learning and collaborative environment is desired. The individual hired for this position will also need to design, develop and assess course content within the curriculum area and must be willing to complete all technical and educational training required to stay current.
 
 This position serves as part of an interdisciplinary team of faculty teaching programming, security, networking, digital forensics, and cloud security operations. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating courses and adjunct faculty, developing/updating curriculum, serving on committees, performing academic advising and mentoring. Experience with cloud computing (
        AWS preferred) or artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is strongly desired but not necessary for applying.
 
 The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and deliver additional course materials at the associate degree level as needed to keep pace with the fast-growing nature of technology. The successful candidate will support HCC's continued designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (
        CAE-CD) by delivering courses that maintain 
        CAE training standards and staying up-to-date with current technology trends.
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      | Essential Role Responsibilities | The teaching load is 30 credits combined for the fall and spring semesters. Release time is available for course coordination. In addition, faculty are expected to maintain at least five (5) office hours per week while class is in session and accept other responsibilities as described below: 
        
 Teach cybersecurity, cloud operations and security, AI/ML,Cisco, and/or cyber forensics courses during the day and/or evening in multiple modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, scheduled remote, and flexible onlineTeach dual-enrollment classes at off-site location in Howard County.Develop and deliver course materials using the Canvas Learning ManagementSystem (LMS), including attending training for new LMS updates
Participate in departmental and college committeesWork with HCC's partners and/or corporate institutionsAttend in-person department and division meetingsServe as an academic advisor and mentorCoordinate degree and/or certificate program(s) along with hiring and supportingadjunct faculty
Manage course scheduling and curriculum developmentParticipate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutionalevents
Pursue teaching improvement and professional developmentPerform other duties as assigned
 
 A full list of faculty responsibilities can be found at https://www.howardcc.edu/aboutus/
        policies-procedures/chapter-10/-100102-faculty-responsibilities-procedure/
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      | Minimum Education Required | Bachelor's degree |   
      | Experience Required | 1 |   
      | Preferred Experience | Required 
        
 Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field; or a bachelor's degree and a career certificate in cybersecurity or related fieldA minimum of one year of work experience in cybersecurity, network management, cloud operations/security, or a related fieldA minimum of one year of college level teaching and learning methods/pedagogyExcellent written and oral communications skillsWillingness to complete additional training or certifications is requiredKnowledge of information assurance, cybersecurity, network management, and/or cloud operations and security or related fieldsAvailability to teach dual enrolled class(es), both on-site and off-site campusAbility to work independently and in a team to achieve project goalsCurrent industry certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA CySA+, ECC Certified Ethical Hacker, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect (associate), CCST Networking, ISC2 CISSP and/or similar
 
 Preferred
        
        
 Master's degree or doctorate in cybersecurity or related field.A minimum of three-year of experience in college-level teaching in Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Cisco, Cyber Forensics, or a related fieldExperience working as a CAE POC or alternate POC is a plusKnowledge of Cloud, AWS, Azure, Linux, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Penetration Testing, Cryptography or Vulnerability Assessment are strongly desiredProfessional certifications from CompTIA, ISC2, Cisco, SANS/GIAC, ECC Council, ISACA or similar are desired
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      | Physical Demand Summary | 
        
 Work schedule: based on needs of department and course loadCampus participation and support of the campus community is expectedWorking conditions include standing, walking, and sitting during in-person orvirtual teaching
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      | Supervisory Position? | No |   
      | Division | Teaching and Learning Services |   
      | Department | Business, Engineering and Technology (BET) | Posting Detail Information
    
  
    
      
      | Posting Number | B551P |   
      | Number of Vacancies | 1 |   
      | Best Consideration Date | 11/12/2025 |   
      | Job Open Date | 10/29/2025 |   
      | Job Close Date |  |   
      | Continuous Recruitment? |  |   
      | Job Category | Faculty |   
      | Benefits Summary | Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, 
        HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The 
        ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The 
        ORP. |   
      | Applicant Instructions | *Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
        
 HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, 
        HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to 
        HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at 
        HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because 
        HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
 
 Please complete the entire 
        HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
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      | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5293 |   
      | EEO Statement | Howard Community College (
        HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
        
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