Stark State College is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join our Computer Science, Information Systems, & Information Security department as a full-time Instructor in Information Security. The successful candidate will play a critical role in preparing students for careers in cybersecurity, network defense, and IT security roles through dynamic teaching and hands-on learning experiences.

Who We Are:
The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result.

We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued.

You'll Be a Great Fit If:

You have the ability to learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
You have the ability to coach, mentor, and guide students toward their goals.
You are available days, evenings, and weekends to implement the requirements of classes and training as necessary.
You have the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

Develop and deliver engaging coursework in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, and related subjects.
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and certifications to ensure program relevance.
Advise and mentor students in academic and career development.
Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the program.
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department and college-wide initiatives, including professional development activities.
Maintain industry certifications relevant to cybersecurity.

To Be Considered You'll Need:
Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) with a major certification or a Bachelor's degree with a professional credential dictated by the field required. The degree concentration needs to be in Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking or Cybersecurity.
Minimum of 3 years or more full-time experience in information security.
Current and valid Ohio driver's license with an insurable driving record.

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Outstanding benefits you can expect from Stark State:
Excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors and eventually across the commencement stage on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be a part of a better future for them - and you.

In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.

Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster – allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.

Checking candidates’ references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference®, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.

Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.

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Instructor, Information Security

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