Full Time Instructor 3 Term - Cyber Security (Program Director)

Compensation:
$78,998.00-$86,084.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
E20
Position Summary
The Full Time 3 Term Instructor of Cybersecurity at Central New Mexico Community College is responsible for overseeing and advancing the college's Cybersecurity academic initiatives. This role involves strategic planning, program development, Cybersecurity event planning, faculty engagement, student engagement, and collaboration with industry professionals. The Director will contribute to the growth and success of the college's Cybersecurity programs, ensuring they meet the needs of students and the evolving demands of the Cybersecurity industry. This position is responsible for administration, planning, development and coordination of all aspects of program management including completion of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program CAE-CD designation requirements. Duties may include responsibility for education outcomes assessment, ensuring compliance with accreditation and program development.

• Instructional Duties:
• Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in a variety of teaching environments.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, and convocation, as required.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based resources to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
• Abide by all college policies and regulations.
• Participate in the development and review of course and program outcomes.
• Update and revise curriculum to maintain currency.
• Perform other instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.
• Professional Development:
• Regularly participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge in the field as well as industry credentials required by the program. maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.
• Participate in other appropriate development activities as may be determined by the Dean.
• College, School, Program/Discipline Service:
• Participate in school and college activities such as, but not limited to, developing new curriculum or student recruitment.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff from other schools/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules, and support student success.
• Collaborate with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies as appropriate, and assist with program advisory committees as requested.
• Support collegiality by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (for example, mentoring, peer observations).
• Serve on department, school, and college committees and task teams.
• Participate in and assist with student activities and clubs.
• Participate in other activities as appropriate and approved by the dean.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree in in Cybersecurity or related field area from an accredited institution, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field area with current nationally recognized Cybersecurity industry certifications and two (2) years related experience Preferences:
• Recent Industry experience in Cybersecurity set.
• Previous teaching experience at community college or post-secondary level.
• Previous experience and continuing ability to teach online and utilize current technology.
• Certified with current Cybersecurity industry certifications Best Consideration Date: April 7, 2025Department: School of Business, Hospitality & Technology - Computer Information Systems (CIS)
• A completed application needs to include a Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, and References.