Cyber Security – Seasonal Instructor

Description of the offer

Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked immersive school for technology training. Fullstack offers comprehensive remote training opportunities across the U.S. and prepares students with the in-demand skills they need to launch fulfilling tech careers.

“Fullstack Academy has been a life-changing experience” is something we hear often and the reason why we come to work everyday. To help us share Fullstack’s success with the world and find the best bootcamp students, we’re looking for a Cybersecurity Instructor to help create these life-changing experiences transforming lives, communities and economies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Full-time Seasonal Instructor, you’ll scale your impact as a cybersecurity professional by training the next generation in the talent pipeline. You’ll create dynamic learning experiences through deployment of instructional best practices that are student-centered and designed to meet the needs of adult learners. You’ll facilitate lessons from the curriculum and will serve as subject matter expert to students and staff. You will support students through exercises designed to build knowledge and skills and promote grit, problem-solving and a collaborative learning community. Ultimately, you will prepare students for the next chapter in their lives as they seek employment in the cybersecurity field.

This role reports to a Manager of Instructional Teams and is supported by a collaborative and dedicated support staff to ensure an exceptional experience for each student in the cohort.

Classes are delivered synchronously and are 100% online.

This seasonal assignment runs November 6, 2023 through February 21, 2024.

The assignment could be extended by mutual agreement based on the number of expected cohorts after February 21, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructors are stewards, role models and brand ambassadors. They are respectful and professional and will neither discriminate nor tolerate discrimination by or against any members of the Fullstack Community. They follow high standards to drive outcomes and motivate the students they serve to achieve competence, confidence and career readiness.

• Teach select lessons in accordance with learning objectives and fidelity to session plans provided by Fullstack
• Employ strategies known to meet the needs of adult learners
• Help students connect content to the real world by sharing industry insights and professional experience
• Manage timely communication with students to align on progress, expectations, celebrate milestones and address concern areas.
• Provide individualized student support during synchronous class sessions and outside class synchronously during office hours and asynchronously through timely communication
• Leverage instructional resources to meet needs of the students with varying backgrounds and experience
• Adhere to all Fullstack policies instructional team expectations. Evaluate student performance and progression toward competencies based on course deliverables and course rubrics
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to students in the cohort
• Maintain accurate and current records and documentation related to student progress
• Escalate concerns in a timely manner to the Lead Instructor
• Assist in management of Performance Action Plans for individual students who need additional support
• Exhibit professionalism, an ethical and empathetic approach and act as an ambassador for our brand whenever engaging with Fullstack staff, students, industry and the public
• Encourage teamwork and seek feedback for continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one or more of the following
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in any field with transcript evidence of successful completion of 12 credit hours of computer science, mathematics or science AND minimum one year of professional experience as a cybersecurity professional
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in any field AND minimum three years of professional experience as a cybersecurity professional
  • OR a minimum of five years of professional experience as a web developer/software engineer
• A passion for the cybersecurity industry, and to impact lives and business outcomes
• A passion for teaching and an ability to explain complex technical concepts
• A history of choosing a path of integrity
• The ability to joyfully commit to a rigorous course schedule

Full-time Seasonal Instructors are exempt employees and as salaried employees can expect to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

The expected compensation for this role for candidates is $85,000-$95,000 per year, plus benefits, for candidates who fulfill the qualifications for the role.

Candidates whose qualifications are above those listed are encouraged to apply as well.

All final offers to candidates will be based on that candidate’s unique experience and skillset, and not all candidates will qualify for the top of the salary range.

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