Part-time Faculty Cybersecurity Instructor

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Germantown, Rockville campuses is currently accepting applications for part-time faculty members who can teach Cybersecurity. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated instructors who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***

The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.

The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.

During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate cybersecurity courses (introductory and advanced), which include but may not limited to:

NWIT 173 - Network Security

NWIT 245 - Defending the Network [Blue Team]

NWIT 263 - Introduction to Digital Forensics

NWIT 230 - Intro to Cyber Ops

NWIT 246 - Attacker Tools and Techniques [Red Team]

NWIT 247 - Introduction to Incident Response

NWIT 275 - Wi-Fi Pen Testing

NWIT 291 - Cybersecurity Capstone

Design and deliver curriculum that emphasizes real-world, applied skills, including labs, simulations, and project-based learning.

Develop and update course materials to reflect current industry trends, tools, and best practices.

Engage students through hands-on instruction using current cybersecurity tools, frameworks, and environments.

Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and success.

Maintain appropriate records of student performance and submit grades in a timely manner according to institutional policies.

Collaborate with department faculty and staff to support student learning outcomes and program goals.

Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description, the master course syllabus, and the stipulations of the College.

Be available for student consultation.

Participate, when possible, in departmental meetings.

Hold every scheduled class, including the final examination, the full scheduled number of minutes during the scheduled time in the scheduled location.

Maintain standards of teaching consistent with the standards of the department and the College.

Submit a copy of the syllabi, along with the course materials, to the department.

Submit midterm and final grades on time.

Return final exams to the department.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of direct, hands-on industry experience in cybersecurity roles (e.g., security analyst, penetration tester, incident responder, SOC engineer).

Demonstrated proficiency in practical cybersecurity tools and techniques (e.g., Windows, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Metasploit, networking, and firewalls).

Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner to diverse learners.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.

Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the Internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus) *. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of teaching experience as an instructor, assistant professor or higher at a college or university or two years of teaching or training experience in an academic, corporate, or professional setting.

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Current industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, OSCP).

Demonstrated proficiency in virtualization (especially Type 2), digital forensics, and IDS/IPS systems.

Experience with online or hybrid instruction and use of learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).

Experience designing and/or setting up hands-on labs

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at or . We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing DateWednesday, July 30, 2025

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