Copiah-Lincoln Community College
CTE Instructor (Cybersecurity)
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Mendenhall, Mississippi, United States, 39114
Job Location
Simpson County Center - Mendenhall, MS
Position Type Full-Time
Education Level Associate’s Degree / 60 College Credit Hours
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Job Category Career & Technical Instruction
Job Posting End Date 01/05/2026
Description SUMMARY:
Career-Technical Instructors prepare students to meet entry-level knowledge and skill requirements in their specialty areas. They report to the Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education.
Responsibilities
Teach students occupational competencies necessary for employment.
Prepare course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
Prepare detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.
Recommend changes in the total curriculum to maintain an up-to-date program.
Develop and maintain progress of each student in the program.
Teach related subject matter.
Supervise laboratory experience.
Develop a schedule of courses for each semester.
Review and select instructional materials such as textbooks and audio‑visual materials.
Complete requests for supplies and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
Complete enrollment and follow‑up reports.
Assist in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
Recommend new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
Maintain proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
Keep equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing a preventive maintenance system.
Maintain an active craft committee that meets twice a year.
Visit industry to develop good rapport with potential employees.
Takes an active role in the advisement and counseling of students.
Help students find employment in occupations related to training.
Fulfill the requirements of career license certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
Serve on various faculty committees.
Attend faculty meetings and workshops.
Perform assigned duties on orientation days scheduled during summer months.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements:
Associate’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
Three (3) years 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, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Job Requirements:
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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Position Type Full-Time
Education Level Associate’s Degree / 60 College Credit Hours
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Job Category Career & Technical Instruction
Job Posting End Date 01/05/2026
Description SUMMARY:
Career-Technical Instructors prepare students to meet entry-level knowledge and skill requirements in their specialty areas. They report to the Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education.
Responsibilities
Teach students occupational competencies necessary for employment.
Prepare course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
Prepare detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.
Recommend changes in the total curriculum to maintain an up-to-date program.
Develop and maintain progress of each student in the program.
Teach related subject matter.
Supervise laboratory experience.
Develop a schedule of courses for each semester.
Review and select instructional materials such as textbooks and audio‑visual materials.
Complete requests for supplies and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
Complete enrollment and follow‑up reports.
Assist in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
Recommend new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
Maintain proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
Keep equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing a preventive maintenance system.
Maintain an active craft committee that meets twice a year.
Visit industry to develop good rapport with potential employees.
Takes an active role in the advisement and counseling of students.
Help students find employment in occupations related to training.
Fulfill the requirements of career license certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
Serve on various faculty committees.
Attend faculty meetings and workshops.
Perform assigned duties on orientation days scheduled during summer months.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements:
Associate’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related field.
Three (3) years 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, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Job Requirements:
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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