Part-Time Faculty & Lab Instructors – Graduate Cybersecurity at InsideHigherEd

Excelsior University is building a pool of part-time faculty and lab instructors to support its hybrid undergraduate, graduate (MCY), and certification-prep programs in Information Technology and Cybersecurity.

Courses are delivered in an asynchronous online format, with in-person lab components held at our St. Petersburg, FL site. Instructors are responsible for the full cycle of online teaching, facilitating learning through video announcements, discussions, assignments, and grading with substantive feedback, while also leading hands-on lab sessions that reinforce applied skills and workforce readiness.

Graduate-level MCY courses (e.g., governance, leadership, advanced technical cyber operations).

Lab sessions are typically 3-hours in length, scheduled evenings and weekends to accommodate working adult learners.

Key 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.

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Multiple advanced professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+).
• Graduate-level teaching experience, especially with adult and nontraditional students.
• Experience with accreditation standards, curriculum design, or program development.
• Familiarity with applied cyber ranges, cloud platforms, or advanced security tools.

Application Note:This posting is for a pool of part-time instructors. Assignments will be based on qualifications, certifications, and availability. Candidates may be considered for undergraduate, graduate (MCY), and/or certification-prep lab.

The position is compensated at a flat rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate; the salary range stated reflects the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Application Information

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Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

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Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.