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Job Description:
The Cybersecurity Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of January 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Cybersecurity programs at the associate level and courses in the Cybersecurity program at the baccalaureate level, as assigned. This position requires the effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver course content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, perform the assessment of student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities. The primary duty station will be on the Pensacola Campus. Multiple campus, day, evening, and distance learning teaching assignments are possible. This position reports to the Department Head, Mathematics and Computer Science.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely-related discipline. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline. Post-secondary teaching experience and experience teaching distance learning courses. Related industry experience and current Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification).
SALARY RANGE:
$42,250.00 - $48,250.00 for a 9-month contract with a master’s degree.
$47,000.00 - $53,000.00 for a 9-month contract with a doctorate degree
(Entry level salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.)
Overload opportunities may be available.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to supplement the online application. The supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. If you have any questions, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin September 23, 2024. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by September 20, 2024.
Pay Details:
Faculty members hired with less than three years of related experience shall be placed on the salary schedule as follows:
164 Day Base (2024 - 2025)
- Bachelor's or Less - $39,500
- Master's - $42,250
- Master's Plus - $44,000
- Doctorate - $47,000
All degree classification levels add the appropriate dollars (up to $6,000) for years of credited experience to the annual salary figures above to determine entry salary.
The benefits package provided by the College includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.
