Copiah-Lincoln Community College is hiring: CTE Instructor (Cybersecurity) in M

Overview

CTE Instructor (Cybersecurity) – Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Simpson County Center, Mendenhall, MS.

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Associate's Degree/60 College Credit HRS

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Location: Simpson County Center - Mendenhall, MS

Job Category: Career & Technical Instruction

End Date: 01/05/2026

Summary: Career-Technical Instructors have the responsibility to prepare students to meet entry-level knowledge and skill requirements in their specialty areas. The Career-Technical Instructors report to the Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education.

Responsibilities

• Teaches students the occupational competencies necessary for employment.
• Prepares course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
• Prepares detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.
• Recommends changes in the total curriculum in order to maintain an up-to-date program.
• Develops and maintains the progress of each student in the program.
• Teaches related subject matter.
• Supervises laboratory experience.
• Develops a schedule of courses for each semester.
• Reviews and selects instructional materials such as textbooks and audio-visual materials.
• Completes requests for supplies and other instructional materials on a timely basis.
• Completes enrollment and follow-up reports.
• Assists in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Recommends new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
• Maintains proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
• Keeps equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing an effective preventive maintenance system.
• Maintains an active craft committee that meets twice a year.
• Visits industry for the purpose of developing a good rapport with potential employees.
• Takes an active role in the advisement and counseling of students.
• Helps students find employment in an occupation related to training.
• Fulfills the requirements of career license certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
• Serves on various faculty committees.
• Attends faculty meetings and workshops.
• Performs assigned duties on orientation days scheduled during summer months.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Three (3) of work experience in the IT field.
• Current CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications or ability to earn the certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems, Linux, Cisco routers and switches, virtualization technologies, programming/database/SQL, wireless implementation, Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of work experience in the IT field.
• Current CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications
• Previous teaching experience.

Documents Needed To Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Three (3) Reference Letters

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education

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