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Continuing Education Part-Time IT/Cybersecurity Instructor
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Beaver, in collaboration with Penn State Shenango’s Continuing Education Department, is seeking Part-Time IT and Cybersecurity Instructors to teach in the following program areas:
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering effective instruction aligned with CompTIA certification objectives. Courses will be delivered live via Zoom in a synchronous, remote format. Additional responsibilities include:
Preparing and organizing course materials
Teaching scheduled sessions live via Zoom
Evaluating student progress and providing timely feedback
Submitting required documentation and reports accurately and on time
Work Schedule: Courses will be delivered live via Zoom during the following time blocks in the 2025-2056 academic year:
Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Monday–Thursday, 1:50 PM – 2:50 PM
Candidates must be available during at least one of these designated timeframes.
Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (or active candidacy for a terminal degree)
Current CompTIA certifications in ITF+, Network+, and Security+
Experience teaching or training in a virtual learning environment
Strong communication, technology, and online classroom management skills
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Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, current CompTIA ITF+, Network+, and Security+ certifications, virtual teaching or training experience, and strong online classroom management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- preparing materials
- teaching sessions
- evaluating progress
Skills & Tools
Zoom, CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Part Time
- Workplace: Remote — Pennsylvania, United States
- Languages: English
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